The text is substantially unchanged
BNS Section 122(2) is now IPC Section 335
122(2)
Old law
BNS §122(2)
122(2)
122(2). Whoever voluntarily causes grievous hurt on grave and sudden provocation, if he neither intends nor knows himself to be likely to cause grievous hurt to any person other than the person who gave the provocation, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years, or with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees, or with both.
Read more: BNS §122(2)New law
IPC §335
335. Voluntarily causing grievous hurt on provocation
335. Whoever voluntarily causes grievous hurt on grave and sudden provocation, if he neither intends nor knows himself to be likely to cause grievous hurt to any person other than the person who gave the provocation, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to four years, or with fine which may extend to two thousand rupees, or with both.
Explanation.—The last two sections are subject to the same provisos as Exception 1, section 300.
Read more: IPC §335Explanation.—The last two sections are subject to the same provisos as Exception 1, section 300.
Cases registered before 1 July 2024 continue under the old code. This is educational information, not legal advice.