Punishment for voluntarily causing hurt
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Summary
Intentionally causing hurt to another person is an offence punishable by up to one year imprisonment, or a fine up to one thousand rupees, or both. It applies where the hurt is voluntarily caused and is not covered by the separate rule for grievous hurt by consent. The court may choose imprisonment, fine, or both as the sentence.
Example
Ravi and Karan argue outside a shop; Ravi strikes Karan and Karan has a swollen eye. Ravi can be punished with up to one year imprisonment, or fined up to one thousand rupees, or both under this provision.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever, except in the case provided for by section 334, voluntarily causes hurt, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.
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