Library/BNS/Section 114
Section 114PopularDefinitional

Hurt

Full Text

Whoever causes bodily pain, disease or infirmity to any person is said to cause hurt.

Plain English Summary

Defines 'hurt' as causing bodily pain, disease, or infirmity to any person.

Key Legal Elements

  • Causing bodily pain
  • Causing disease
  • Causing infirmity (temporary or permanent impairment of any organ)

Practical Note

This section defines simple hurt, corresponding to Section 319 of the repealed Indian Penal Code (IPC). Actionable punishments are detailed in Section 115.

हिंदी पाठ

जो कोई किसी व्यक्ति को शारीरिक पीड़ा, रोग या अंग-शिथिलता कारित करता है, वह उपहति कारित करता है, ऐसा कहा जाता है।