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Causing hurt by means of poison, etc., with intent to commit an offence
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Chapter VI Of Offences Affecting The Human Body
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Reviewed by Advocate Aditi Babbar, Seasoned Advocate · Practicing since 31 yearsPoisoningDrugsAssaultSerious
🗣️ Simple Explanation
What does this law say?
Section 123 of the BNS makes it a crime to hurt someone using poison or drugs. If you give someone poison to harm them or commit a crime, you can be punished.
Why does this law exist?
This law protects people from being poisoned or drugged. It prevents people from using dangerous substances to harm others.
Real-life impact
Imagine someone puts poison in your drink to rob you. This law would apply. It protects you from such attacks.
What happens if you break this law?
You could be jailed for up to 10 years and also pay a fine. Police can arrest without warrant.
⚖️ Punishment
Imprisonment up to 10 years, and also liable to fine.
💡 Real Life Example
Amit puts a sleeping pill in Rahul's drink to steal his wallet. Amit could face up to 10 years in jail. Sneha gives Priya a poisoned sweet to harm her. Sneha could be arrested and face a jail sentence.
🛡️ KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
- •Seek immediate medical attention if poisoned.
- •Report the incident to the police immediately.
- •Preserve any evidence, like the poisoned substance.
- •Remember, you have the right to legal aid (Article 39A).
❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Section 123 of BNS deals with causing hurt using poison or drugs. This section replaces the old Section 328 of the IPC. It covers situations where someone uses poison or drugs to harm another person or commit a crime. The punishment is severe because of the dangerous nature of the act.
No, this is a non-bailable offense. The police can arrest you without a warrant. The crime is considered serious because it involves using dangerous substances to harm someone. The court will decide the punishment based on the severity of the harm caused.
Sources & References
📒 Legal text sourced from The Gazette of India & AdvocateKhoj Bare Acts Library
⚖️ Content reviewed by Advocate Aditi Babbar, Seasoned Advocate, with 31 years of legal practice
📚 Act Reference: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (replaces IPC)
Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a qualified advocate for specific legal matters.
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