BNS Section 118: Voluntarily Causing Hurt or Grievous Hurt by Dangerous Weapons or Means
Introduction BNS Section 118 is a critical provision in criminal law that addresses the offense of voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt using dangerous weapons or means. This legal clause plays a vital role in ensuring public safety by penalizing individuals who inflict harm through hazardous methods. Covering a range of means—including weapons, fire, poison, explosives, and even animals—this law underscores the seriousness of such offenses. What is BNS Section 118? BNS Section 118 is divided into two key parts: 1. Voluntarily Causing Hurt (Sub-section 1) Under sub-section (1) of Section 118, a person is guilty of an offense if they voluntarily cause hurt using: Weapons such as instruments for shooting, stabbing, or cutting. Fire or heated substances capable of causing burns or injuries. Poison or corrosive substances that damage health upon contact or ingestion. Explosive substances that can result in bodily harm. Toxic substances that can harm the human body through ...