Procedural Classification · BNSS First Schedule
BNS Section 122 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines
Analysis of punishment terms, fines, and judicial sentencing rules for BNS Section 122: (1) Voluntarily causing provocation hurt on under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
⚖️ Sentencing & Penalty Guidelines
Voluntarily causing hurt on
Bail Status
✓ Bailable (Bail is a matter of right)
Arrest Authority
Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)
Triable Court
Any Magistrate
Prescribed 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
Bail Status
✓ Bailable (Bail is a matter of right)
Arrest Authority
Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable Court
Magistrate of the first class
Prescribed 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