IPC to BNS
IPC Section 323 in BNS: Section 115(2)
Section 323 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Punishment for voluntarily causing hurt) corresponds to Section 115(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
Last updated 9 October 2026
IPC 323 and BNS 115(2) at a glance
| IPC (old) | BNS (new) | |
|---|---|---|
| Section | 323 | 115(2) |
| Heading | Punishment for voluntarily causing hurt | Voluntarily causing hurt |
| Punishment | Imprisonment up to 1 year, or fine up to ₹1,000, or both. | Imprisonment up to 1 year, or fine up to ₹10,000, or both. |
| Mapping | Direct equivalent | |
What IPC Section 323 covered
Punishes voluntarily causing hurt, except where the hurt is caused on grave and sudden provocation.
What changed in BNS Section 115(2)
IPC Sections 321 and 323 are combined in BNS Section 115. The term is the same; the maximum fine rises from ₹1,000 to ₹10,000.
Punishment: IPC 323 compared with BNS 115(2)
- Under IPC Section 323
- Imprisonment up to 1 year, or fine up to ₹1,000, or both.
- Under BNS Section 115(2)
- Imprisonment up to 1 year, or fine up to ₹10,000, or both.
Which law applies: IPC or BNS?
The BNS applies to offences committed on or after 1 July 2024. An offence committed before that date continues to be investigated, tried and punished under the IPC, because the repeal and savings clause in Section 358 of the BNS preserves liabilities and proceedings under the repealed Code.
Read the full text of both provisions before you cite them. The official bare acts are published on India Code.
IPC 323: common questions
What is the new section for IPC 323?
IPC Section 323 (Punishment for voluntarily causing hurt) corresponds to Section 115(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What is the punishment under BNS Section 115(2)?
Imprisonment up to 1 year, or fine up to ₹10,000, or both.
Does IPC Section 323 still apply to older cases?
The BNS applies to offences committed on or after 1 July 2024. An offence committed before that date continues to be investigated, tried and punished under the IPC, because the repeal and savings clause in Section 358 of the BNS preserves liabilities and proceedings under the repealed Code.
Related IPC sections
- IPC 320 to BNS 116 · Grievous hurt (definition)
- IPC 324 to BNS 118(1) · Hurt by dangerous weapon
- IPC 319 to BNS 114 · Hurt (definition)
- IPC 325 to BNS 117(2) · Grievous hurt
- IPC 326A to BNS 124(1) · Acid attack
- IPC 326B to BNS 124(2) · Attempted acid attack
- IPC 337 to BNS 125(a) · Hurt by rash act
- IPC 338 to BNS 125(b) · Grievous hurt by rash act
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