BNS 2023Chapter XVIIPC: IPC Section 319
Section 109
Hurt
Offences Affecting the Human Body
Plain English Explanation
Hurt is the basic offence of causing bodily pain, disease, or infirmity. It is a cognizable offence. Simple hurt is punishable with imprisonment up to 1 year or fine up to ₹10,000 or both. Grievous hurt (Section 114) involves specific serious injuries like emasculation, permanent damage to eyes, ears, fractures, permanent disfigurement, or life-threatening injuries.
Legal Text
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Section 109
Whoever causes bodily pain, disease or infirmity to any person is said to cause hurt.
Keywords
hurtbodily paininjuryassaultsimple hurt
Punishment
Imprisonment up to 1 year or fine up to ₹10,000 or both
IPC Equivalent
IPC Section 319
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