BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Section 33 BNS

Act causing slight harm

Offence

Nothing is an offence by reason that it causes, or that it is intended to cause, or that it is known to be likely to cause, any harm, if that harm is so slight that no person of ordinary sense and temper would complain of such harm. Of right of private defence

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FAQ — Section 33 BNS

Section 33 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) deals with “Act causing slight harm”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

Nothing is an offence by reason that it causes, or that it is intended to cause, or that it is known to be likely to cause, any harm, if that harm is so slight that no person of ordinary sense and temper would complain of such harm. Of right of private defence

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.