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IPC Section 325 - Punishment For Voluntarily Causing Grievous Hurt

Published On: Sep 6, 2024 Last Updated On: Sep 6, 2024

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1. IPC Section 325: Explained in Simple Terms

Whoever, except in the case provided for by section 334, voluntarily causes grievous hurt to any person shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.

IPC Section 325: Explained in Simple Terms

Suppose any person intentionally causes very serious harm/injury to another using a sharp object, deadly weapon, or fire. In that case, such a person is said to be “voluntarily causing grievous hurt”. Such an act is punishable with prison time of up to 7 years and a fine.

(Exeption-335 voluntarily causing grievous hurt on provocation.)

Key Details of IPC Section 325:

Offence	Voluntarily causing grievous hurt
Punishment	Imprisonment up to seven years, and/or a fine
Cognizance	Cognizable
Bailable or Not	Non-bailable
Triable By	Any magistrate
Compoundable Offences Nature	Not compoundable

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