The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS
CHAPTER VI: OF OFFENCES AFFECTING THE HUMAN BODY
Of hurt
Section 117: Voluntarily causing grievous hurt.
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Explanation using examples
Example 1:
Ravi and Suresh have a heated argument over a property dispute. In a fit of rage, Ravi picks up a heavy iron rod and hits Suresh on the leg, intending to break his leg. Suresh ends up with a fractured leg and severe pain that lasts for ov