The Indian Penal Code, 1860

Chapter 16 — Offences Affecting The Human Body

Section 323: Punishment for voluntarily causing hurt

Whoever, except in the case provided for by section 334, 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 one thousand rupees, or with both.

About The Indian Penal Code, 1860

An Act to provide a general Penal Code for India.