Official Text
“Whoever does any act with the intention of causing hurt to any person, or with the knowledge that he is likely by such act to cause hurt to any person, and does cause hurt to any person by such act.”
Legal Analysis
Elements to Prove:
- Intention to cause hurt.
- Knowledge of likely harm.
- Actual causing of hurt.
Potential Defenses:
- No intention to cause hurt.
- Accidental injury.
- Self-defense.
Practical Examples
What Constitutes the Offense:
Intentional assault, deliberate injury, planned harm to others.
What Doesn't Constitute:
Accidental injury, self-defense, or lawful activities.
Punishment
Imprisonment up to 1 year, or Fine up to ₹1,000, or both