BNS Section 118 : Voluntarily Causing Hurt or Grievous Hurt by Dangerous Weapons or Means

Definition of BNS Section 118

Section 118 of the BNS 2023 States:

(1) Whoever, except in the case provided for by sub-section (1) of section 122, voluntarily causes hurt by means of any instrument for shooting, stabbing or cutting, or any instrument which, used as a weapon of offence, is likely to cause death, or by means of fire or any heated substance, or by means of any poison or any corrosive substance, or by means of any explosive substance, or by means of any substance which it is deleterious to the human body to inhale, to swallow, or to receive into the blood, or by means of any animal, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine which may extend to twenty thousand rupees, or with both.

(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.

Explanation and Illustration of BNS Section 118

With stringent penalties, including imprisonment, Section 118 seeks to deter the use of dangerous methods in violent acts, reinforcing the commitment to justice and security within society.

Voluntarily Causing Hurt or Grievous Hurt: This provision addresses situations where an individual intentionally causes either hurt or grievous hurt by using dangerous weapons or harmful substances. It differentiates between simple hurt and grievous hurt, prescribing distinct punishments based on the severity of the injury and the methods employed.

Use of Dangerous Weapons or Means: The section outlines specific weapons and substances that, when used in the commission of an offense, increase its severity. These include:

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