(1) Whoever does any act with the intention of thereby causing hurt to any person, or with the knowledge that he is likely thereby to cause hurt to any person, and does thereby cause hurt to any person, is said "voluntarily to cause hurt".
(2) Whoever, except in the case provided for by section 122, voluntarily causes hurt, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees, or with both.
(3) Whoever voluntarily causes hurt on the grounds of race, caste or community, sex, place of birth, language, personal belief or any other similar ground, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes
S.115(3) is NEW — enhanced punishment for identity-based hurt (caste, religion, sex, language). Up to 2 years for hate-based hurt vs 1 year for ordinary hurt.
