BNS Section 115 : Voluntarily Causing Hurt

Definition of BNS Section 115

Section 115 of the BNS 2023 States:

(1) Whoever does any act with the intention of thereby causing hurt to any person, or with the knowledge that he is likely thereby to cause hurt to any person, and does thereby cause hurt to any person, is said 'voluntarily to cause hurt'.
(2) Whoever, except in the case provided for by sub-section (1) of section 122 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 ten thousand rupees, or with both.

Explanation and Illustration of BNS Section 115

This section ensures that individuals who deliberately cause physical harm to others are held legally accountable. The severity of the punishment depends on the circumstances and extent of the injury. This provision is intended to deter individuals from committing acts of physical harm and maintain social order.

• Intent: The act must be done voluntarily, meaning there is an intention to cause hurt or an awareness that such hurt is likely to occur
• Nature of Hurt: This includes causing bodily pain, inflicting disease, or impairing the body’s normal functioning
• Punishment: The punishment for voluntarily causing hurt typically includes:
  
• Imprisonment (which may extend up to 1 year)
• A fine (which may extend up to ₹10,000), or
• Both imprisonment and fine.

• Illustration:
  Imagine Person A is angry at Person B and hits them with a stick. A knows that hitting B with a stick will likely cause injury. As a result, B is hurt. In this case, Person A has voluntarily caused hurt to Person B, and they could be punished under Section 115. The punishment may be up to one year in jail, a fine of up to ten thousand rupees, or both.

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