(2) Whoever, except in the case provided for by sub-section (2) of section 122, voluntarily causes grievous hurt by any means referred to in sub-section (1), shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than one year but which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
IPC Section 326 in BNS: Section 118(2)
Voluntarily causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means
Section 326 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Voluntarily causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means) corresponds to Section 118(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 118(2) is cognizable, non-bailable, triable by Magistrate of the first class; punishment: Imprisonment for life or imprisonment of not less than 1 year but which may extend to 10 years and fine.
Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 118(2) | Voluntarily causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means [except as provided in section 122(2)]. | Imprisonment for life or imprisonment of not less than 1 year but which may extend to 10 years and fine. | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Magistrate of the first class |
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 118(2)
Full BNS Section 118 and every IPC section it replaced →
Other IPC sections now in BNS 118
- IPC 324: Voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons or means → BNS 118
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