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Explanation.A person is not said voluntarily to cause grievous hurt except when he both causes griev... | Explanation.A person is not said voluntarily to cause grievous hurt except when he both causes grievous hurt and intends or knows himself to be likely to cause grievous hurt. But he is said voluntarily to cause grievous hurt, if intending or knowing himself to be likely to cause grievous hurt of one kind, he actually causes grievous hurt of another kind. Illustration. A, intending of knowing himself to be likely permanently to disfigure Zs face, gives Z a blow which does not permanently disfigure Zs face, b |
f to be likely to cause grievous hurt of one kind, he actually causes grievous hurt of another kind.... | f to be likely to cause grievous hurt of one kind, he actually causes grievous hurt of another kind. Illustration. A, intending of knowing himself to be likely permanently to disfigure Zs face, gives Z a blow which does not permanently disfigure Zs face, but which causes Z to suffer severe bodily pain for the space of fifteen days. A has voluntarily caused grievous hurt. (2) Whoever, except in the case provided for by subsection (2) of section 122, voluntarily causes grievous hurt, shall be punished with im |
ut which causes Z to suffer severe bodily pain for the space of fifteen days. A has voluntarily caus... | ut which causes Z to suffer severe bodily pain for the space of fifteen days. A has voluntarily caused grievous hurt. (2) Whoever, except in the case provided for by subsection (2) of section 122, voluntarily causes grievous hurt, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. (3) Whoever commits an offence under subsection (1) and in the course of such commission causes any hurt to a person which causes that person to |
prisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liabl... | prisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. (3) Whoever commits an offence under subsection (1) and in the course of such commission causes any hurt to a person which causes that person to be in permanent disability or in persistent vegetative state, shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than ten years but which may extend to imprisonment for life, which shall mean imprisonment for the remainder of t |
be in permanent disability or in persistent vegetative state, shall be punished with rigorous impris... | be in permanent disability or in persistent vegetative state, shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than ten years but which may extend to imprisonment for life, which shall mean imprisonment for the remainder of that persons natural life. (4) When a group of five or more persons acting in concert, causes grievous hurt to a person on the ground of his race, caste or community, sex, place of birth, language, personal belief or any other similar ground, each member of |
hat persons natural life. (4) When a group of five or more persons acting in concert, causes grievou... | hat persons natural life. (4) When a group of five or more persons acting in concert, causes grievous hurt to a person on the ground of his race, caste or community, sex, place of birth, language, personal belief or any other similar ground, each member of such group shall be guilty of the offence of causing grievous hurt, and shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. 118.(1) Whoever, except in the case provided fo |
such group shall be guilty of the offence of causing grievous hurt, and shall be punished with impr... | such group shall be guilty of the offence of causing grievous hurt, and shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. 118.(1) Whoever, except in the case provided for by subsection (1) of section 122, voluntarily causes hurt by means of any instrument for shooting, stabbing or cutting, or any instrument which, used as a weapon of offence, is likely to cause death, or by means of fire or any heated substance, or by mea |
r by subsection (1) of section 122, voluntarily causes hurt by means of any instrument for shooting,... | r by subsection (1) of section 122, voluntarily causes hurt by means of any instrument for shooting, stabbing or cutting, or any instrument which, used as a weapon of offence, is likely to cause death, or by means of fire or any heated substance, or by means of any poison or any corrosive substance, or by means of any explosive substance, or by means of any substance which it is deleterious to the human body to inhale, to swallow, or to receive into the blood, or by means of any animal, shall be punished wi |
ns of any poison or any corrosive substance, or by means of any explosive substance, or by means of ... | ns of any poison or any corrosive substance, or by means of any explosive substance, or by means of any substance which it is deleterious to the human body to inhale, to swallow, or to receive into the blood, or by means of any animal, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine which may extend to twenty thousand rupees, or with both. (2) Whoever, except in the case provided for by subsection (2) of section 122, voluntarily causes griev |
th imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine which... | th imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine which may extend to twenty thousand rupees, or with both. (2) Whoever, except in the case provided for by subsection (2) of section 122, voluntarily causes grievous hurt by any means referred to in sub–section (1), shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than one year but which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to f |
ous hurt by any means referred to in sub–section (1), shall be punished with imprisonment for life, ... | ous hurt by any means referred to in sub–section (1), shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than one year but which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. 119.(1) Whoever voluntarily causes hurt for the purpose of extorting from the sufferer, or from any person interested in the sufferer, any property or valuable security, or of constraining the sufferer or any person interested in such sufferer to do a |
ine. 119.(1) Whoever voluntarily causes hurt for the purpose of extorting from the sufferer, or from... | ine. 119.(1) Whoever voluntarily causes hurt for the purpose of extorting from the sufferer, or from any person interested in the sufferer, any property or valuable security, or of constraining the sufferer or any person interested in such sufferer to do anything which is illegal or which may facilitate the commission of an offence, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. (2) Whoever voluntarily causes grievous hur |
nything which is illegal or which may facilitate the commission of an offence, shall be punished wit... | nything which is illegal or which may facilitate the commission of an offence, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. (2) Whoever voluntarily causes grievous hurt for any purpose referred to in subsection (1), shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. 120. (1) Whoever voluntarily causes hurt for th |
t for any purpose referred to in subsection (1), shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or im... | t for any purpose referred to in subsection (1), shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. 120. (1) Whoever voluntarily causes hurt for the purpose of extorting from the sufferer or from any person interested in the sufferer, any confession or any information which may lead to the detection of an offence or misconduct, or for the purpose of constraining the sufferer or any person interested |
e purpose of extorting from the sufferer or from any person interested in the sufferer, any confessi... | e purpose of extorting from the sufferer or from any person interested in the sufferer, any confession or any information which may lead to the detection of an offence or misconduct, or for the purpose of constraining the sufferer or any person interested in the sufferer to restore or to cause the restoration of any property or valuable security or to satisfy any claim or demand, or to give information which may lead to the restoration of any property or valuable security, shall be punished with imprisonmen |
in the sufferer to restore or to cause the restoration of any property or valuable security or to sa... | in the sufferer to restore or to cause the restoration of any property or valuable security or to satisfy any claim or demand, or to give information which may lead to the restoration of any property or valuable security, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt to extort confession, or to compel restoration of property.Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt by dangerous |
t of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine... | t of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt to extort confession, or to compel restoration of property.Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means. Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt to extort property, or to constrain to an illegal act.Sec. 1THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY39___________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
weapons or means. Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt to extort property, or to constrain to ... | weapons or means. Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt to extort property, or to constrain to an illegal act.Sec. 1THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY39___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
Illustrations. (a) A, a police officer, tortures Z in order to induce Z to confess that he committed... | Illustrations. (a) A, a police officer, tortures Z in order to induce Z to confess that he committed a crime. A is guilty of an offence under this section. (b) A, a police officer, tortures B to induce him to point out where certain stolen property is deposited. A is guilty of an offence under this section. (c) A, a revenue officer, tortures Z in order to compel him to pay certain arrears of revenue due from Z. A is guilty of an offence under this section. (2) Whoever voluntarily causes grievous hurt for an |
sited. A is guilty of an offence under this section. (c) A, a revenue officer, tortures Z in order t... | sited. A is guilty of an offence under this section. (c) A, a revenue officer, tortures Z in order to compel him to pay certain arrears of revenue due from Z. A is guilty of an offence under this section. (2) Whoever voluntarily causes grievous hurt for any purpose referred to in subsection (1), shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. 121.(1) Whoever voluntarily causes hurt to any person being a public servant in t |
y purpose referred to in subsection (1), shall be punished with imprisonment of either description f... | y purpose referred to in subsection (1), shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. 121.(1) Whoever voluntarily causes hurt to any person being a public servant in the discharge of his duty as such public servant, or with intent to prevent or deter that person or any other public servant from discharging his duty as such public servant or in consequence of anything done or attempted to be done by that person in the la |
he discharge of his duty as such public servant, or with intent to prevent or deter that person or a... | he discharge of his duty as such public servant, or with intent to prevent or deter that person or any other public servant from discharging his duty as such public servant or in consequence of anything done or attempted to be done by that person in the lawful discharge of his duty as such public servant, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years, or with fine, or with both. (2) Whoever voluntarily causes grievous hurt to any person being a public se |
wful discharge of his duty as such public servant, shall be punished with imprisonment of either des... | wful discharge of his duty as such public servant, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years, or with fine, or with both. (2) Whoever voluntarily causes grievous hurt to any person being a public servant in the discharge of his duty as such public servant, or with intent to prevent or deter that person or any other public servant from discharging his duty as such public servant or in consequence of anything done or attempted to be done by that person |
rvant in the discharge of his duty as such public servant, or with intent to prevent or deter that p... | rvant in the discharge of his duty as such public servant, or with intent to prevent or deter that person or any other public servant from discharging his duty as such public servant or in consequence of anything done or attempted to be done by that person in the lawful discharge of his duty as such public servant, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than one year but which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. 122.(1) Whoever vol |
in the lawful discharge of his duty as such public servant, shall be punished with imprisonment of ... | in the lawful discharge of his duty as such public servant, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than one year but which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. 122.(1) Whoever voluntarily causes hurt on grave and sudden provocation, if he neither intends nor knows himself to be likely to cause hurt to any person other than the person who gave the provocation, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term whic |
untarily causes hurt on grave and sudden provocation, if he neither intends nor knows himself to be ... | untarily causes hurt on grave and sudden provocation, if he neither intends nor knows himself to be likely to cause 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 one month, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both. (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 |
h may extend to one month, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both. (2) ... | h may extend to one month, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both. (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. Explanation.This section is sub |
person other than the person who gave the provocation, shall be punished with imprisonment of eithe... | 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. Explanation.This section is subject to the same proviso asException 1 of section 101. 123.Whoever administers to or causes to be taken by any person any poison or any stupefying, intoxicating or unwholesome drug, or other thing with intent to cause hurt to such person, or with intent to |
ject to the same proviso asException 1 of section 101. 123.Whoever administers to or causes to be ta... | ject to the same proviso asException 1 of section 101. 123.Whoever administers to or causes to be taken by any person any poison or any stupefying, intoxicating or unwholesome drug, or other thing with intent to cause hurt to such person, or with intent to commit or to facilitate the commission of an offence or knowing it to be likely that he will thereby cause hurt, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. 124.(1) |
commit or to facilitate the commission of an offence or knowing it to be likely that he will thereb... | commit or to facilitate the commission of an offence or knowing it to be likely that he will thereby cause hurt, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. 124.(1) Whoever causes permanent or partial damage or deformity to, or burns or maims or disfigures or disables, any part or parts of the body of a person or causes grievous hurt by throwing acid on or by administering acid to that person, or by using any other me |
Whoever causes permanent or partial damage or deformity to, or burns or maims or disfigures or disab... | Whoever causes permanent or partial damage or deformity to, or burns or maims or disfigures or disables, any part or parts of the body of a person or causes grievous hurt by throwing acid on or by administering acid to that person, or by using any other means with the intention of causing or with the knowledge that he is likely to cause such injury or hurt or causes a person to be in a permanent vegetative state shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less tha |
ans with the intention of causing or with the knowledge that he is likely to cause such injury or hu... | ans with the intention of causing or with the knowledge that he is likely to cause such injury or hurt or causes a person to be in a permanent vegetative state shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than ten years but which may extend to imprisonment for life, and with fine Provided that such fine shall be just and reasonable to meet the medical expenses of the treatment of the victimVoluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt to deter public servant from |
n ten years but which may extend to imprisonment for life, and with fine Provided that such fine sha... | n ten years but which may extend to imprisonment for life, and with fine Provided that such fine shall be just and reasonable to meet the medical expenses of the treatment of the victimVoluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt to deter public servant from his duty. Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt on provocation. Causing hurt by means of poison, etc., with intent to commit an offence. Voluntarily causing grievous hurt by use of acid, etc.40THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARYPart II__________________ |
his duty. Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt on provocation. Causing hurt by means of poison,... | his duty. Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt on provocation. Causing hurt by means of poison, etc., with intent to commit an offence. Voluntarily causing grievous hurt by use of acid, etc.40THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARYPart II__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
Provided further that any fine imposed under this subsection shall be paid to the victim. (2) Whoeve... | Provided further that any fine imposed under this subsection shall be paid to the victim. (2) Whoever throws or attempts to throw acid on any person or attempts to administer acid to any person, or attempts to use any other means, with the intention of causing permanent or partial damage or deformity or burns or maiming or disfigurement or disability or grievous hurt to that person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than five years but which may ext |
sing permanent or partial damage or deformity or burns or maiming or disfigurement or disability or ... | sing permanent or partial damage or deformity or burns or maiming or disfigurement or disability or grievous hurt to that person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than five years but which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. Explanation 1.For the purposes of this section, acid includes any substance which has acidic or corrosive character or burning nature, that is capable of causing bodily injury leading to scars or disfig |
end to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. Explanation 1.For the purposes of this section... | end to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. Explanation 1.For the purposes of this section, acid includes any substance which has acidic or corrosive character or burning nature, that is capable of causing bodily injury leading to scars or disfigurement or temporary or permanent disability. Explanation 2.For the purposes of this section, permanent or partial damage or deformity or permanent vegetative state shall not be required to be irreversible. 125.Whoever does any act so rashly or negligently |
urement or temporary or permanent disability. Explanation 2.For the purposes of this section, perman... | urement or temporary or permanent disability. Explanation 2.For the purposes of this section, permanent or partial damage or deformity or permanent vegetative state shall not be required to be irreversible. 125.Whoever does any act so rashly or negligently as to endanger human life or the personal safety of others, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three months or with fine which may extend to two thousand five hundred rupees, or with both, but (a) wher |
as to endanger human life or the personal safety of others, shall be punished with imprisonment of ... | as to endanger human life or the personal safety of others, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three months or with fine which may extend to two thousand five hundred rupees, or with both, but (a) where hurt is caused, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both; (b) where grievous hurt is caused, shall be punished with imprisonme |
e hurt is caused, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may ext... | e hurt is caused, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both; (b) where grievous hurt is caused, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees, or with both. Of wrongful restraint and wrongful confinement 126.(1) Whoever voluntarily obstructs any person so as to prevent that p |
nt of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine which may extend t... | nt of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees, or with both. Of wrongful restraint and wrongful confinement 126.(1) Whoever voluntarily obstructs any person so as to prevent that person from proceeding in any direction in which that person has a right to proceed, is said wrongfully to restrain that person. Exception.The obstruction of a private way over land or water which a person in good faith believes himself to have a lawful rig |
erson from proceeding in any direction in which that person has a right to proceed, is said wrongful... | erson from proceeding in any direction in which that person has a right to proceed, is said wrongfully to restrain that person. Exception.The obstruction of a private way over land or water which a person in good faith believes himself to have a lawful right to obstruct, is not an offence within the meaning of this section. Illustration. A obstructs a path along which Z has a right to pass, A not believing in good faith that he has a right to stop the path. Z is thereby prevented from passing. A wrongfully |
ht to obstruct, is not an offence within the meaning of this section. Illustration. A obstructs a pa... | ht to obstruct, is not an offence within the meaning of this section. Illustration. A obstructs a path along which Z has a right to pass, A not believing in good faith that he has a right to stop the path. Z is thereby prevented from passing. A wrongfully restrains Z. (2) Whoever wrongfully restrains any person shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one month, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both. 127.(1) Whoever wrongfully restrains any pers |
restrains Z. (2) Whoever wrongfully restrains any person shall be punished with simple imprisonment ... | restrains Z. (2) Whoever wrongfully restrains any person shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one month, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both. 127.(1) Whoever wrongfully restrains any person in such a manner as to prevent that person from proceedings beyond certain circumscribing limits, is said wrongfully to confine that person. Illustrations. (a) A causes Z to go within a walled space, and locks Z in. Z is thus prevented from proceeding i |
on in such a manner as to prevent that person from proceedings beyond certain circumscribing limits,... | on in such a manner as to prevent that person from proceedings beyond certain circumscribing limits, is said wrongfully to confine that person. Illustrations. (a) A causes Z to go within a walled space, and locks Z in. Z is thus prevented from proceeding in any direction beyond the circumscribing line of wall.A wrongfully confines Z. (b)Aplaces men with firearms at the outlets of a building, and tells Z that they will fire at Z if Z attempts to leave the building. A wrongfully confines Z. (2) Whoever wrongf |
n any direction beyond the circumscribing line of wall.A wrongfully confines Z. (b)Aplaces men with ... | n any direction beyond the circumscribing line of wall.A wrongfully confines Z. (b)Aplaces men with firearms at the outlets of a building, and tells Z that they will fire at Z if Z attempts to leave the building. A wrongfully confines Z. (2) Whoever wrongfully confines any person shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.Act endangering life or personal safety of others. Wrongful rest |
ully confines any person shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which ... | ully confines any person shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.Act endangering life or personal safety of others. Wrongful restraint. Wrongful confinement.Sec. 1THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY41__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
(3) Whoever wrongfully confines any person for three days, or more, shall be punished with imprisonm... | (3) Whoever wrongfully confines any person for three days, or more, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees, or with both. (4) Whoever wrongfully confines any person for ten days or more, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years, and shall also be liable to fine which shall not be less than ten thousand rupees. (5) Whoever keeps any per |
ully confines any person for ten days or more, shall be punished with imprisonment of either descrip... | ully confines any person for ten days or more, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years, and shall also be liable to fine which shall not be less than ten thousand rupees. (5) Whoever keeps any person in wrongful confinement, knowing that a writ for the liberation of that person has been duly issued, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years in addition to any term of imprisonment to which he |
son in wrongful confinement, knowing that a writ for the liberation of that person has been duly iss... | son in wrongful confinement, knowing that a writ for the liberation of that person has been duly issued, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years in addition to any term of imprisonment to which he may be liable under any other section of this Chapter and shall also be liable to fine. (6) Whoever wrongfully confines any person in such manner as to indicate an intention that the confinement of such person may not be known to any person interested in t |
may be liable under any other section of this Chapter and shall also be liable to fine. (6) Whoever ... | may be liable under any other section of this Chapter and shall also be liable to fine. (6) Whoever wrongfully confines any person in such manner as to indicate an intention that the confinement of such person may not be known to any person interested in the person so confined, or to any public servant, or that the place of such confinement may not be known to or discovered by any such person or public servant as hereinbefore mentioned, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term wh |
he person so confined, or to any public servant, or that the place of such confinement may not be kn... | he person so confined, or to any public servant, or that the place of such confinement may not be known to or discovered by any such person or public servant as hereinbefore mentioned, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years in addition to any other punishment to which he may be liable for such wrongful confinement and shall also be liable to fine. (7) Whoever wrongfully confines any person for the purpose of extorting from the person confined, or |
ich may extend to three years in addition to any other punishment to which he may be liable for such... | ich may extend to three years in addition to any other punishment to which he may be liable for such wrongful confinement and shall also be liable to fine. (7) Whoever wrongfully confines any person for the purpose of extorting from the person confined, or from any person interested in the person confined, any property or valuable security or of constraining the person confined or any person interested in such person to do anything illegal or to give any information which may facilitate the commission of an |
from any person interested in the person confined, any property or valuable security or of constrai... | from any person interested in the person confined, any property or valuable security or of constraining the person confined or any person interested in such person to do anything illegal or to give any information which may facilitate the commission of an offence, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine. (8) Whoever wrongfully confines any person for the purpose of extorting from the person confined or any person |
offence, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to t... | offence, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine. (8) Whoever wrongfully confines any person for the purpose of extorting from the person confined or any person interested in the person confined any confession or any information which may lead to the detection of an offence or misconduct, or for the purpose of constraining the person confined or any person interested in the person confined to restore or to cause |
interested in the person confined any confession or any information which may lead to the detection... | interested in the person confined any confession or any information which may lead to the detection of an offence or misconduct, or for the purpose of constraining the person confined or any person interested in the person confined to restore or to cause the restoration of any property or valuable security or to satisfy any claim or demand, or to give information which may lead to the restoration of any property or valuable security, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term whic |
the restoration of any property or valuable security or to satisfy any claim or demand, or to give i... | the restoration of any property or valuable security or to satisfy any claim or demand, or to give information which may lead to the restoration of any property or valuable security, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine. Of criminal force and assault 128.A person is said to use force to another if he causes motion, change of motion, or cessation of motion to that other, or if he causes to any substance such mot |
h may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine. Of criminal force and assault 128.A p... | h may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine. Of criminal force and assault 128.A person is said to use force to another if he causes motion, change of motion, or cessation of motion to that other, or if he causes to any substance such motion, or change of motion, or cessation of motion as brings that substance into contact with any part of that others body, or with anything which that other is wearing or carrying, or with anything so situated that such contact affects that others sense of |
ion, or change of motion, or cessation of motion as brings that substance into contact with any part... | ion, or change of motion, or cessation of motion as brings that substance into contact with any part of that others body, or with anything which that other is wearing or carrying, or with anything so situated that such contact affects that others sense of feeling Provided that the person causing the motion, or change of motion, or cessation of motion, causes that motion, change of motion, or cessation of motion in one of the following three ways, namely–– (a) by his own bodily power; (b) by disposing any su |
feeling Provided that the person causing the motion, or change of motion, or cessation of motion, ca... | feeling Provided that the person causing the motion, or change of motion, or cessation of motion, causes that motion, change of motion, or cessation of motion in one of the following three ways, namely–– (a) by his own bodily power; (b) by disposing any substance in such a manner that the motion or change or cessation of motion takes place without any further act on his part, or on the part of any other person; (c) by inducing any animal to move, to change its motion, or to cease to move.Force.42THE GAZETTE |
bstance in such a manner that the motion or change or cessation of motion takes place without any fu... | bstance in such a manner that the motion or change or cessation of motion takes place without any further act on his part, or on the part of any other person; (c) by inducing any animal to move, to change its motion, or to cease to move.Force.42THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARYPart II__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
129.Whoever intentionally uses force to any person, without that persons consent, in order to the co... | 129.Whoever intentionally uses force to any person, without that persons consent, in order to the committing of any offence, or intending by the use of such force to cause, or knowing it to be likely that by the use of such force he will cause injury, fear or annoyance to the person to whom the force is used, is said to use criminal force to that other. Illustrations. (a) Z is sitting in a moored boat on a river. A unfastens the moorings, and thus intentionally causes the boat to drift down the stream. Here |
or annoyance to the person to whom the force is used, is said to use criminal force to that other. ... | or annoyance to the person to whom the force is used, is said to use criminal force to that other. Illustrations. (a) Z is sitting in a moored boat on a river. A unfastens the moorings, and thus intentionally causes the boat to drift down the stream. Here A intentionally causes motion to Z, and he does this by disposing substances in such a manner that the motion is produced without any other action on any persons part. A has therefore intentionally used force to Z; and if he has done so without Zs consent |
A intentionally causes motion to Z, and he does this by disposing substances in such a manner that ... | A intentionally causes motion to Z, and he does this by disposing substances in such a manner that the motion is produced without any other action on any persons part. A has therefore intentionally used force to Z; and if he has done so without Zs consent, in order to the committing of any offence, or intending or knowing it to be likely that this use of force will cause injury, fear or annoyance to Z, A has used criminal force to Z. (b) Z is riding in a chariot. A lashes Zs horses, and thereby causes them |
, in order to the committing of any offence, or intending or knowing it to be likely that this use o... | , in order to the committing of any offence, or intending or knowing it to be likely that this use of force will cause injury, fear or annoyance to Z, A has used criminal force to Z. (b) Z is riding in a chariot. A lashes Zs horses, and thereby causes them to quicken their pace. HereA has caused change of motion to Z by inducing the animals to change their motion. A has therefore used force to Z; and ifA has done this without Zs consent, intending or knowing it to be likely that he may thereby injure, frigh |
to quicken their pace. HereA has caused change of motion to Z by inducing the animals to change the... | to quicken their pace. HereA has caused change of motion to Z by inducing the animals to change their motion. A has therefore used force to Z; and ifA has done this without Zs consent, intending or knowing it to be likely that he may thereby injure, frighten or annoy Z,A has used criminal force to Z. (c) Z is riding in a palanquin. A, intending to rob Z, seizes the pole and stops the palanquin. Here A has caused cessation of motion to Z, and he has done this by his own bodily power. A has therefore used fo |
ten or annoy Z,A has used criminal force to Z. (c) Z is riding in a palanquin. A, intending to rob Z... | ten or annoy Z,A has used criminal force to Z. (c) Z is riding in a palanquin. A, intending to rob Z, seizes the pole and stops the palanquin. Here A has caused cessation of motion to Z, and he has done this by his own bodily power. A has therefore used force to Z; and as A has acted thus intentionally, without Zs consent, in order to the commission of an offence. A has used criminal force to Z. (d) A intentionally pushes against Z in the street. Here A has by his own bodily power moved his own person so as |
rce to Z; and as A has acted thus intentionally, without Zs consent, in order to the commission of a... | rce to Z; and as A has acted thus intentionally, without Zs consent, in order to the commission of an offence. A has used criminal force to Z. (d) A intentionally pushes against Z in the street. Here A has by his own bodily power moved his own person so as to bring it into contact with Z. He has therefore intentionally used force to Z; and if he has done so without Zs consent, intending or knowing it to be likely that he may thereby injure, frighten or annoy Z, he has used criminal force to Z. (e) A throws |
to bring it into contact with Z. He has therefore intentionally used force to Z; and if he has done... | to bring it into contact with Z. He has therefore intentionally used force to Z; and if he has done so without Zs consent, intending or knowing it to be likely that he may thereby injure, frighten or annoy Z, he has used criminal force to Z. (e) A throws a stone, intending or knowing it to be likely that the stone will be thus brought into contact with Z, or with Zs clothes, or with something carried by Z, or that it will strike water and dash up the water against Zs clothes or something carried by Z. Here |
a stone, intending or knowing it to be likely that the stone will be thus brought into contact with ... | a stone, intending or knowing it to be likely that the stone will be thus brought into contact with Z, or with Zs clothes, or with something carried by Z, or that it will strike water and dash up the water against Zs clothes or something carried by Z. Here, if the throwing of the stone produce the effect of causing any substance to come into contact with Z, or Zs clothes, A has used force to Z, and if he did so without Zs consent, intending thereby to injure, frighten or annoy Z, he has used criminal force |
, if the throwing of the stone produce the effect of causing any substance to come into contact with... | , if the throwing of the stone produce the effect of causing any substance to come into contact with Z, or Zs clothes, A has used force to Z, and if he did so without Zs consent, intending thereby to injure, frighten or annoy Z, he has used criminal force to Z. (f)A intentionally pulls up a womans veil. HereA intentionally uses force to her, and if he does so without her consent intending or knowing it to be likely that he may thereby injure, frighten or annoy her, he has used criminal force to her. (g) Z i |
to Z. (f)A intentionally pulls up a womans veil. HereA intentionally uses force to her, and if he do... | to Z. (f)A intentionally pulls up a womans veil. HereA intentionally uses force to her, and if he does so without her consent intending or knowing it to be likely that he may thereby injure, frighten or annoy her, he has used criminal force to her. (g) Z is bathing. A pours into the bath water which he knows to be boiling. Here A intentionally by his own bodily power causes such motion in the boiling water as brings that water into contact with Z, or with other water so situated that such contact must affec |
s bathing. A pours into the bath water which he knows to be boiling. Here A intentionally by his own... | s bathing. A pours into the bath water which he knows to be boiling. Here A intentionally by his own bodily power causes such motion in the boiling water as brings that water into contact with Z, or with other water so situated that such contact must affect Zs sense of feeling; A has therefore intentionally used force to Z; and if he has done this without Zs consent intending or knowing it to be likely that he may thereby cause injury, fear or annoyance to Z, A has used criminal force. (h) A incites a dog t |
t Zs sense of feeling; A has therefore intentionally used force to Z; and if he has done this withou... | t Zs sense of feeling; A has therefore intentionally used force to Z; and if he has done this without Zs consent intending or knowing it to be likely that he may thereby cause injury, fear or annoyance to Z, A has used criminal force. (h) A incites a dog to spring upon Z, without Zs consent. Here, if A intends to cause injury, fear or annoyance to Z, he uses criminal force to Z. 130.Whoever makes any gesture, or any preparation intending or knowing it to be likely that such gesture or preparation will cause |
o spring upon Z, without Zs consent. Here, if A intends to cause injury, fear or annoyance to Z, he ... | o spring upon Z, without Zs consent. Here, if A intends to cause injury, fear or annoyance to Z, he uses criminal force to Z. 130.Whoever makes any gesture, or any preparation intending or knowing it to be likely that such gesture or preparation will cause any person present to apprehend that he who makes that gesture or preparation is about to use criminal force to that person, is said to commit an assault.Criminal force. Assault.Sec. 1THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY43___________________________________ |
any person present to apprehend that he who makes that gesture or preparation is about to use crimi... | any person present to apprehend that he who makes that gesture or preparation is about to use criminal force to that person, is said to commit an assault.Criminal force. Assault.Sec. 1THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY43___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
Explanation.Mere words do not amount to an assault. But the words which a person uses may give to hi... | Explanation.Mere words do not amount to an assault. But the words which a person uses may give to his gestures or preparation such a meaning as may make those gestures or preparations amount to an assault. Illustrations. (a)Ashakes his fist at Z, intending or knowing it to be likely that he may thereby cause Z to believe that A is about to strike Z. A has committed an assault. (b) A begins to unloose the muzzle of a ferocious dog, intending or knowing it to be likely that he may thereby cause Z to believe t |
or knowing it to be likely that he may thereby cause Z to believe that A is about to strike Z. A ha... | or knowing it to be likely that he may thereby cause Z to believe that A is about to strike Z. A has committed an assault. (b) A begins to unloose the muzzle of a ferocious dog, intending or knowing it to be likely that he may thereby cause Z to believe that he is about to cause the dog to attack Z. A has committed an assault upon Z. (c) A takes up a stick, saying to Z, I will give you a beating. Here, though the words used by Acould in no case amount to an assault, and though the mere gesture, unaccompani |
hat he is about to cause the dog to attack Z. A has committed an assault upon Z. (c) A takes up a st... | hat he is about to cause the dog to attack Z. A has committed an assault upon Z. (c) A takes up a stick, saying to Z, I will give you a beating. Here, though the words used by Acould in no case amount to an assault, and though the mere gesture, unaccompanied by any other circumstances, might not amount to an assault, the gesture explained by the words may amount to an assault. 131.Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any person otherwise than on grave and sudden provocation given by that person, shall |
ed by any other circumstances, might not amount to an assault, the gesture explained by the words ma... | ed by any other circumstances, might not amount to an assault, the gesture explained by the words may amount to an assault. 131.Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any person otherwise than on grave and sudden provocation given by that person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both. Explanation 1.Grave and sudden provocation will not mitigate the punishment for an offence |
be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three months, or... | be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both. Explanation 1.Grave and sudden provocation will not mitigate the punishment for an offence under this section, (a) if the provocation is sought or voluntarily provoked by the offender as an excuse for the offence; or (b) if the provocation is given by anything done in obedience to the law, or by a public servant, in the lawful exercise of the p |
under this section, (a) if the provocation is sought or voluntarily provoked by the offender as an ... | under this section, (a) if the provocation is sought or voluntarily provoked by the offender as an excuse for the offence; or (b) if the provocation is given by anything done in obedience to the law, or by a public servant, in the lawful exercise of the powers of such public servant; or (c) if the provocation is given by anything done in the lawful exercise of the right of private defence. Explanation 2.Whether the provocation was grave and sudden enough to mitigate the offence, is a question of fact. 132. |
owers of such public servant; or (c) if the provocation is given by anything done in the lawful exer... | owers of such public servant; or (c) if the provocation is given by anything done in the lawful exercise of the right of private defence. Explanation 2.Whether the provocation was grave and sudden enough to mitigate the offence, is a question of fact. 132.Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any person being a public servant in the execution of his duty as such public servant, or with intent to prevent or deter that person from discharging his duty as such public servant, or in consequence of anything |
Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any person being a public servant in the execution of his... | Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any person being a public servant in the execution of his duty as such public servant, or with intent to prevent or deter that person from discharging his duty as such public servant, or in consequence of anything done or attempted to be done by such person in the lawful discharge of his duty as such public servant, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both. 133.Whoever assaults or |
done or attempted to be done by such person in the lawful discharge of his duty as such public serv... | done or attempted to be done by such person in the lawful discharge of his duty as such public servant, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both. 133.Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any person, intending thereby to dishonour that person, otherwise than on grave and sudden provocation given by that person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with |
uses criminal force to any person, intending thereby to dishonour that person, otherwise than on gr... | uses criminal force to any person, intending thereby to dishonour that person, otherwise than on grave and sudden provocation given by that person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both. 134.Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any person, in attempting to commit theft on any property which that person is then wearing or carrying, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may exte |
fine, or with both. 134.Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any person, in attempting to com... | fine, or with both. 134.Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any person, in attempting to commit theft on any property which that person is then wearing or carrying, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both. 135.Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any person, in attempting wrongfully to confine that person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or w |
nd to two years, or with fine, or with both. 135.Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any pers... | nd to two years, or with fine, or with both. 135.Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any person, in attempting wrongfully to confine that person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.Punishment for assault or criminal force otherwise than on grave provocation. Assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty. Assault or criminal force with inten |
ith fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.Punishment for assault or criminal f... | ith fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.Punishment for assault or criminal force otherwise than on grave provocation. Assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty. Assault or criminal force with intent to dishonour person, otherwise than on grave provocation. Assault or criminal force in attempt to commit theft of property carried by a person. Assault or criminal force in attempt to wrongfully confine a person.44THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARYPart I |
t to dishonour person, otherwise than on grave provocation. Assault or criminal force in attempt to ... | t to dishonour person, otherwise than on grave provocation. Assault or criminal force in attempt to commit theft of property carried by a person. Assault or criminal force in attempt to wrongfully confine a person.44THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARYPart II_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
136.Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any person on grave and sudden provocation given by t... | 136.Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any person on grave and sudden provocation given by that person, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one month, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both. Explanation.This section is subject to the sameExplanationas section 131. Of kidnapping, abduction, slavery and forced labour 137.(1) Kidnapping is of two kinds kidnapping from India, and kidnapping from lawful guardianship–– (a) whoever conveys a |
th both. Explanation.This section is subject to the sameExplanationas section 131. Of kidnapping, ab... | th both. Explanation.This section is subject to the sameExplanationas section 131. Of kidnapping, abduction, slavery and forced labour 137.(1) Kidnapping is of two kinds kidnapping from India, and kidnapping from lawful guardianship–– (a) whoever conveys any person beyond the limits of India without the consent of that person, or of some person legally authorised to consent on behalf of that person, is said to kidnap that person from India; (b) whoever takes or entices any child or any person of unsound min |
ny person beyond the limits of India without the consent of that person, or of some person legally a... | ny person beyond the limits of India without the consent of that person, or of some person legally authorised to consent on behalf of that person, is said to kidnap that person from India; (b) whoever takes or entices any child or any person of unsound mind, out of the keeping of the lawful guardian of such child or person of unsound mind, without the consent of such guardian, is said to kidnap such child or person from lawful guardianship. Explanation.––The words lawful guardian in this clause include any |
d, out of the keeping of the lawful guardian of such child or person of unsound mind, without the co... | d, out of the keeping of the lawful guardian of such child or person of unsound mind, without the consent of such guardian, is said to kidnap such child or person from lawful guardianship. Explanation.––The words lawful guardian in this clause include any person lawfully entrusted with the care or custody of such child or other person. Exception.This clause does not extend to the act of any person who in good faith believes himself to be the father of an illegitimate child, or who in good faith believes him |
person lawfully entrusted with the care or custody of such child or other person. Exception.This cla... | person lawfully entrusted with the care or custody of such child or other person. Exception.This clause does not extend to the act of any person who in good faith believes himself to be the father of an illegitimate child, or who in good faith believes himself to be entitled to the lawful custody of such child, unless such act is committed for an immoral or unlawful purpose. (2) Whoever kidnaps any person from India or from lawful guardianship shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a |
self to be entitled to the lawful custody of such child, unless such act is committed for an immoral... | self to be entitled to the lawful custody of such child, unless such act is committed for an immoral or unlawful purpose. (2) Whoever kidnaps any person from India or from lawful guardianship shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. 138.Whoever by force compels, or by any deceitful means induces, any person to go from any place, is said to abduct that person. 139.(1) Whoever kidnaps any child or, not being the law |
term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. 138.Whoever by force compels... | term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. 138.Whoever by force compels, or by any deceitful means induces, any person to go from any place, is said to abduct that person. 139.(1) Whoever kidnaps any child or, not being the lawful guardian of such child, obtains the custody of the child, in order that such child may be employed or used for the purposes of begging shall be punishable with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than ten years but which may extend |
ful guardian of such child, obtains the custody of the child, in order that such child may be employ... | ful guardian of such child, obtains the custody of the child, in order that such child may be employed or used for the purposes of begging shall be punishable with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than ten years but which may extend to imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable to fine. (2) Whoever maims any child in order that such child may be employed or used for the purposes of begging shall be punishable with imprisonment which shall not be less than twenty years, but which |
to imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable to fine. (2) Whoever maims any child in order th... | to imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable to fine. (2) Whoever maims any child in order that such child may be employed or used for the purposes of begging shall be punishable with imprisonment which shall not be less than twenty years, but which may extend to life which shall mean imprisonment for the remainder of that persons natural life, and with fine. (3) Where any person, not being the lawful guardian of a child employs or uses such child for the purposes of begging, it shall be presumed, un |
may extend to life which shall mean imprisonment for the remainder of that persons natural life, an... | may extend to life which shall mean imprisonment for the remainder of that persons natural life, and with fine. (3) Where any person, not being the lawful guardian of a child employs or uses such child for the purposes of begging, it shall be presumed, unless the contrary is proved, that he kidnapped or otherwise obtained the custody of such child in order that such child might be employed or used for the purposes of begging. (4) In this section begging means (i) soliciting or receiving alms in a public pl |