(2) Whoever, except in the case provided for by sub-section (2) of section 122, voluntarily causes grievous hurt, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
IPC Section 325 in BNS: Section 117(2)
Punishment for voluntarily causing grievous hurt
Section 325 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Punishment for voluntarily causing grievous hurt) corresponds to Section 117(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 117(2) is cognizable, bailable, triable by Any Magistrate; punishment: Imprisonment for 7 years and fine.
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Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 117(2) | Voluntarily causing grievous hurt. | Imprisonment for 7 years and fine. | Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
The BNS applies to offences committed on or after 1 July 2024. Offences committed earlier are charged and tried under the IPC.
Text of BNS Section 117(2)
Full BNS Section 117 and every IPC section it replaced →
Other IPC sections now in BNS 117
- IPC 322: Voluntarily causing grievous hurt → BNS 117
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