Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

Chapter 6

Offences affecting the Human body

Section 115Voluntarily Causing Hurt

Description

(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, 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.

📖 Understanding This Section

This section is part of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Chapter 6 (Offences affecting the Human body). Legal provisions are subject to interpretation by courts and may be amended by legislation. For specific legal advice regarding this section, please consult a qualified legal professional.