IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 334 IPC

Voluntarily causing hurt on provocation

Offence

Whoever voluntarily causes hurt on grave and sudden provocation, if he neither intends nor knows himself to be likely to cause hurt to any person other than the person who gave the provocation,

Punishment

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one month, or with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees, or with both.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: one month.
  • Fine: five hundred rupees.
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FAQ — Section 334 IPC

Section 334 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Voluntarily causing hurt on provocation”. 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 month, or with fine which may extend to five hundred 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.