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Which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 prescribes punishment for voluntarily causing hurt…

Section 122(1) applies to grave and sudden provocation where the offender neither intends nor knows himself likely to hurt anyone other than the provoker. It provides up to…

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Which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 prescribes punishment for voluntarily causing hurt on grave and sudden provocation?

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Section 122(1) applies to grave and sudden provocation where the offender neither intends nor knows himself likely to hurt anyone other than the provoker. It provides up to one month’s imprisonment, or fine up to ₹5,000, or both. Its Explanation imports the proviso to Exception 1 of section 101, including restrictions concerning provocation deliberately sought as an excuse, acts done in obedience to law, a public servant’s lawful exercise of powers, and lawful private defence. The former IPC fine ceiling was ₹500.

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Option A

Section 118(1) concerns hurt by dangerous weapons or means, subject to its provocation exception.

Option B

Section 121(1) concerns hurt in connection with deterring or discharging public duty.

Option C

Section 122(1) is the specified hurt-on-provocation provision.

Option D

Section 115(2) is the general hurt punishment, expressly excepting section 122(1).

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