Under BNS 2023, causing grievous hurt with a dangerous weapon is covered under which section?

• A BNS Section 115
• B BNS Section 121
• C BNS Section 125
• D BNS Section 118 ✓

Explanation

BNS Section 118 corresponds to the former IPC Section 326 — voluntarily causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means (acid, fire, heated substances, explosives, knives, etc.). Punishment is imprisonment for life, or imprisonment up to 10 years plus fine. BNS Section 115 deals with voluntarily causing hurt. BNS Section 121 addresses attempt to murder. Knowledge of the new BNS numbering is essential for medico-legal documentation and court testimony as India has fully transitioned from IPC/CrPC/IEA to BNS/BNSS/BSA.

Reference: The Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology (Narayan Reddy), 34th ed.

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