What is the BNS equivalent of IPC 325?

IPC Section 325 (Voluntarily causing grievous hurt) corresponds to Section 117(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which came into force on 1 July 2024.

What is the punishment under BNS Section 117(2)?

Imprisonment up to 7 years, and fine.

Is it bailable and cognizable?

Bailable: Yes. Cognizable: Yes. Triable by: Magistrate of the First Class. Always verify against the bare Act.

IPC → BNS

IPC 325 in BNS: Section 117(2)

Voluntarily causing grievous hurt

IPC

325

BNS

117(2)

Bailable: YesCognizable: YesCompoundable: Yes

Offence: Voluntarily causing grievous hurt
Punishment: Imprisonment up to 7 years, and fine.
Triable by: Magistrate of the First Class
Note: Single-source mapping (jurigram.com) — recommend independent Gazette confirmation before relying on the exact sub-clause.

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Source: jurigram.com. Verified on 2026-07-11. Reference only — not legal advice. Verify against the official Gazette notification and the bare Act before relying on it in any filing.

Frequently asked

What is the BNS equivalent of IPC 325?: IPC Section 325 (Voluntarily causing grievous hurt) corresponds to Section 117(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which came into force on 1 July 2024.
What is the punishment under BNS Section 117(2)?: Imprisonment up to 7 years, and fine.
Is it bailable and cognizable?: Bailable: Yes. Cognizable: Yes. Triable by: Magistrate of the First Class. Always verify against the bare Act.

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