Section 115 of BNS : Section 115: Voluntarily causing hurt.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi and Suresh are neighbors who have had a long-standing dispute over a boundary wall. One day, during a heated argument, Ravi picks up a stone and throws it at Suresh, intending to hurt him. The stone hits Suresh on the arm, causing a bruise. In this scenario, Ravi has voluntarily caused hurt to Suresh. Under Section 115 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Ravi can be punished with imprisonment for up to one year, or with a fine up to ten thousand rupees, or both.

Example 2:

Priya and Anjali are colleagues at an office. During a disagreement over a project, Priya, in a fit of anger, pushes Anjali, causing her to fall and sprain her ankle. Priya did not intend to cause a serious injury but knew that her action could likely cause hurt. In this case, Priya has voluntarily caused hurt to Anjali. According to Section 115 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Priya could face imprisonment for up to one year, a fine up to ten thousand rupees, or both.

Example 3:

During a cricket match in a local park, Raj accidentally hits the ball towards the spectators. The ball strikes a bystander, Meena, on the head, causing a minor injury. Raj did not intend to hurt Meena, nor did he have the knowledge that his action would likely cause hurt. Therefore, Raj's action does not fall under Section 115 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, as the hurt was not caused voluntarily.

Example 4:

Sunita and her friend Neha are having a playful argument. Sunita, in jest, pinches Neha's arm, causing a small bruise. Although Sunita did not intend to cause significant harm, she knew that her action would likely cause some hurt. In this situation, Sunita has voluntarily caused hurt to Neha. Under Section 115 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Sunita could be punished with imprisonment for up to one year, a fine up to ten thousand rupees, or both.