IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 324 IPC

Voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons or means

Offence

Whoever, except in the case provided for by section 334, voluntarily causes hurt by means of any instrument for shooting, stabbing or cutting, or any instrument which, used as a weapon of offence, is likely to cause death, or by means of fire or any heated substance, or by means of any poison or any corrosive substance, or by means of any explosive substance or by means of any substance which it is deleterious to the human body to inhale, to swallow, or to receive into the blood, or by means of any animal,

Punishment

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: three years.

FAQ — Section 324 IPC

Section 324 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons or means”. 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 three years, or with fine, or with both.

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

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