Is grievous hurt under BNS Section 117 bailable?

Standard grievous hurt under Section 117(2) is bailable and cognizable. However, severe grievous hurt causing permanent disability or a persistent vegetative state under 117(3), and grievous hurt by a group of five or more persons under 117(4), are strictly non-bailable.

What is the sentence for grievous hurt resulting in permanent vegetative state?

Under Section 117(3), it carries rigorous imprisonment for a minimum term of 10 years, which may extend up to imprisonment for the remainder of the offender's natural life, along with a fine.

What court conducts the trial for BNS Section 117 offences?

Standard grievous hurt under 117(2) is triable by 'Any Magistrate'. However, the severe cases of permanent disability or vegetative state under Section 117(3), and group violence under 117(4), are exclusively triable by the Court of Session.

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BNS Section 117 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines

Analysis of punishment terms, fines, and judicial sentencing rules for BNS Section 117: (1) Voluntarily causing grievous hurt punishment under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).

⚖️ Sentencing & Penalty Guidelines

Voluntarily causing grievous

Bail Status

✓ Bailable (Bail is a matter of right)

Arrest Authority

Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)

Triable Court

Any Magistrate

Prescribed Punishment

Imprisonment for 7 yearshurt.and fine

If hurt to results in

Bail Status

✕ Non-Bailable (Court discretion required)

Arrest Authority

Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)

Triable Court

Court of Session

Prescribed Punishment

Rigorous imprisonment forpermanent disability ornot less than 10 years but persistent vegetative state.which may extend to imprisonment for life which shall mean the remainder of that person's natural life

Grievous hurt caused by a

Bail Status

✕ Non-Bailable (Court discretion required)

Arrest Authority

Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)

Triable Court

Court of Session

Prescribed Punishment

Imprisonment for 7 yearsgroup of 5 or more persons. and fine