IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 321 IPC

Voluntarily causing hurt

Offence

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”.

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FAQ — Section 321 IPC

Section 321 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Voluntarily causing hurt”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

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”.

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.