BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Section 115 BNS

Voluntarily causing hurt

Offence

(1) Whoever does any act with the intention of thereby causing hurt to any person, or with the knowledge that he is likely thereby to cause hurt to any person, and does thereby cause hurt to any person, is said “voluntarily to cause hurt”.

(2)Whoever, except in the case provided for by sub-section (1) of section 122 voluntarily causes hurt,

Punishment

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees, or with both.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: one year.
  • Fine: ten thousand rupees.
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FAQ — Section 115 BNS

Section 115 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) deals with “Voluntarily causing hurt”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees, or with both.

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.