IPC · XVI — OF OFFENCES AFFECTING THE HUMAN BODY

Section 323. Punishment for voluntarily causing hurt

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

323. Punishment for voluntarily causing hurt . — Whoever, except in the case provided for by section 334, voluntarily causes hurt, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.

Source: India Code