A young man secretly mixes a stupefying drug into a colleague's drink intending to rob him; she becomes drowsy but suffers no lasting harm. Under BNS 2023, administration of a stupefying drug with intent to cause hurt is punished under:
- A Section 114
- B Section 128
- C Section 123 ✓
- D Section 130
Correct answer: C. Section 123
Explanation
BNS Section 123, corresponding to IPC Section 328, punishes administration of any stupefying, intoxicating or unwholesome drug with intent to cause hurt, with imprisonment up to ten years plus fine. Section 114 merely defines hurt, Section 128 defines criminal force, and Section 130 deals with kidnapping for ransom or other specified purposes. The intent to facilitate an offence through drugging is the element that invokes Section 123.
Reference: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Chapter VI ed.
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