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Which section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 punishes voluntarily causing hurt on provocation?

Section 122(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 334 IPC) punishes voluntarily causing hurt on grave and sudden provocation, provided the offender…

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Which section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 punishes voluntarily causing hurt on provocation?

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Section 122(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 334 IPC) punishes voluntarily causing hurt on grave and sudden provocation, provided the offender neither intends nor knows himself to be likely to cause hurt to any person other than the person who gave the provocation. The maximum punishment is imprisonment of either description for one month, or fine up to ₹5,000, or both. Grievous hurt caused on provocation is separately addressed by section 122(2).

Section 118(1) punishes voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons or means, section 121(1) voluntarily causing hurt to deter a public servant from his duty, and section 115(2) voluntarily causing hurt generally.

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