123. Whoever administers to or causes to be taken by any person any poison or any stupefying, intoxicating or unwholesome drug, or other thing with intent to cause hurt to such person, or with intent to commit or to facilitate the commission of an offence or knowing it to be likely that he will thereby cause hurt, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
BNS Section 123: Causing hurt by means of poison, etc., with intent to commit an offence
Section 123 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with causing hurt by means of poison, etc., with intent to commit an offence. It replaces IPC 328 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 123 is cognizable and non-bailable.
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Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 123 | Causing hurt by means of poison, etc., with intent to commit an offence. | Imprisonment for 10 years and fine. | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Court of Session |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 123
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 328: Causing hurt by means of poison, etc., with intent to commit and offence
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