Section 118 of BNS : Section 118: Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi and Suresh had a heated argument over a property dispute. In a fit of rage, Ravi picked up a knife from the kitchen and stabbed Suresh in the arm. Suresh suffered a deep wound but it was not life-threatening. Under Section 118(1) of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Ravi voluntarily caused hurt using a dangerous weapon (knife). Ravi could be punished with imprisonment for up to three years, or a fine up to twenty thousand rupees, or both.

Example 2:

During a village festival, Anil and his friends decided to play a prank on their neighbor, Rajesh. They mixed a small amount of a corrosive substance into Rajesh's drink, thinking it would just cause a mild reaction. However, Rajesh ended up with severe internal injuries and had to be hospitalized. Under Section 118(2) of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Anil and his friends voluntarily caused grievous hurt by means of a corrosive substance. They could be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment for a term not less than one year but which may extend to ten years, and they would also be liable to a fine.