Section 123 of BNS : Section 123: Causing hurt by means of poison, etc., with intent to commit an offence.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi, a businessman, has a rivalry with another businessman, Suresh. To sabotage Suresh's health and business, Ravi decides to mix a harmful chemical into Suresh's food during a business dinner. Suresh consumes the food and falls seriously ill. Ravi's actions fall under Section 123 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, as he administered a harmful substance with the intent to cause hurt to Suresh. Ravi can be punished with imprisonment for up to ten years and may also be fined.

Example 2:

Priya, a college student, wants to steal exam papers from her professor's office. To facilitate this, she offers her professor a drink laced with a strong sedative, causing him to fall unconscious. While the professor is unconscious, Priya sneaks into his office and steals the exam papers. Priya's act of administering a stupefying drug with the intent to facilitate the commission of an offence (theft) falls under Section 123 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023. Priya can be punished with imprisonment for up to ten years and may also be fined.