What is the BNS Section 122 equivalent in the old IPC?

BNS Section 122 directly corresponds to legacy IPC Section 334. It consolidates the statutory definition and updated penalties under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.

Is Section 122 BNS bailable or non-bailable?

Section 122 BNS is classified as: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station). In bailable matters, bail is a matter of statutory right before the police or magistrate, whereas in non-bailable offences, bail is at judicial discretion under BNSS.

Is an offence under Section 122 BNS cognizable (arrest without warrant)?

The offence under Section 122 BNS is: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant). In cognizable offences, police officers have the authority to register an FIR and initiate an investigation directly.

Which court has jurisdiction to try cases under Section 122 BNS?

Cases under Section 122 BNS are triable by: Any Magistrate under the First Schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).

What is the primary objective and citizen takeaway of Section 122 BNS?

Section 122 BNS deals with '(1) Voluntarily causing provocation hurt on'. It establishes clear criminal liability, modern evidentiary thresholds, and proportionality in sentencing under India's modernized penal framework.

BNS Section 122

BNS Section 122: (1) Voluntarily causing provocation hurt on

Q: What is the punishment and imprisonment under BNS Section 122?

The prescribed statutory penalty under Section 122 BNS is: Imprisonment for 1 month,grave and sudden provocation, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or not intending to hurt anyboth. other than the person who gave the provocation. Sentences are subject to judicial trial assessment and aggravating/mitigating circumstances.

Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 334

💡 Simplified Explanation

BNS Section 122 defines the rules, regulations, and penalties regarding: "(1) voluntarily causing provocation hurt on". 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 provocation hurt on as defined under this Section, they will be charged under BNS Section 122 instead of the old IPC sections."

⚖️ Procedural Classification Summary

Voluntarily causing hurt on

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 month,grave and sudden provocation, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or not intending to hurt anyboth. other than the person who gave the provocation

Causing grievous hurt on

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

Cognizable: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)

Triable by: Magistrate of the first class

Punishment: Imprisonment for 5 years,grave and suddenor fine of 10,000 rupees,class. provocation, not intending or both. to hurt any other than the person who gave the provocation

📜 Official Statutory Provision

IPC section is included as a subsection in BNS. Fine is increased from five hundred to five thousand rupees 122 (2) Voluntarily causing grievous hurt on provocation. 335 IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading. Imprisonment is increased from four to five years and fine is increased from two thousand to ten thousand rupees.

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