Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 324BNS 118(1)
Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means
BNS 118(1) full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 324 is BNS 118(1)
- Punishment
- Imprisonment up to 3 years, or fine up to twenty thousand rupees, or both
- Bailable?
- Non-bailable
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable
- Tried by
- Any Magistrate
For offences under the BNS (on or after 1 July 2024); older cases follow the IPC and CrPC. Source: First Schedule to the BNSS, 2023, and the wording of the section. Not legal advice.
What changed
- IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS.
- Fine is increased which may extend to twenty thousand rupees and words "'grievous hurt" are added in heading.
Drafting-ready
Under Section 118(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 324 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 324 bailable or non-bailable?
Under BNS 118(1) it is non-bailable and cognizable, and is tried by Any Magistrate. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
What is the punishment for IPC 324 under BNS?
BNS 118(1): imprisonment up to 3 years, or fine up to twenty thousand rupees, or both.
What is IPC 324 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 324 (Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means) corresponds to Section 118(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 324 and BNS 118(1)?
IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS. Fine is increased which may extend to twenty thousand rupees and words "'grievous hurt" are added in heading.
How do I cite BNS 118(1) in a pleading?
Under Section 118(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 324 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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