Is voluntarily causing hurt under Section 115 BNS bailable?

Yes, Section 115 BNS is fully bailable. The accused has an absolute statutory right to be released immediately on bail at the police station upon executing standard bonds.

Can the police arrest someone for hurt under Section 115 without a warrant?

No, simple hurt is classified as a non-cognizable offence. Under the law, police officers cannot arrest the accused or initiate a formal investigation without an explicit order or warrant from a competent Magistrate.

What is the punishment for simple hurt under Section 115 BNS?

It carries a maximum penalty of imprisonment extending up to 1 year, or a fine of up to 10,000 rupees, or both.

BNS Section 115

BNS Section 115: (1) Voluntarily causing hurt

Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 321

💡 Simplified Explanation

BNS Section 115 defines the rules, regulations, and penalties regarding: "(1) voluntarily causing hurt". This section is part of the updated criminal code of India (BNS, 2023) which modernized the legal framework.

Real-World Scenario

"If an individual is found violating the provisions regarding (1) voluntarily causing hurt as defined under this Section, they will be charged under BNS Section 115 instead of the old IPC sections."

⚖️ Procedural Classification Summary

Voluntarily causing hurt

Bailable: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)

Cognizable: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)

Triable by: Any Magistrate

Punishment: Imprisonment for 1 yearor fine of 10,000 rupees, or both

📜 Official Statutory Provision

No Change except IPC section is included as subsection in BNS. 115 (2) Punishment for voluntarily causing hurt. 323 Section is included as sub-section in BNS sans heading. Fine is increased (which may extend to ten thousand rupees).

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