IPC 319→BNS 114

IPC 319 to BNS 114: Hurt

Section 319 IPC (1860) replaced by Section 114 BNS (2023)

View IPC Section 319 →View BNS Section 114 →

IPC 319 to BNS 114 at a Glance

Section 319 IPC (Hurt) is now Section 114 BNS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From IPC 319 to BNS 114?

Section 319 IPC is succeeded by Section 114 BNS. The title, definition of hurt as bodily pain, disease, or infirmity caused to any person, and its role as a foundational definition remain identical.

IPC 319 vs BNS 114: Comparison Table

AspectIPC 1860 (repealed)BNS 2023 (in force)
Section319114
OffenceHurtSame
PunishmentSection 319 IPC is a definition and prescribes no punishment. Voluntarily causing hurt is punished under Section 323 IPC.Section 114 BNS is a definition and prescribes no punishment. Voluntarily causing hurt is punished under Section 115(2) BNS.
FineNo fine is prescribed in this definition section.Same
BailNon-BailableSame
CognizanceNon-CognizableSame
CompoundableNon-CompoundableSame

IPC 319 and BNS 114: Bare Act Text Side by Side

IPC 1860 (repealed)

Section 319, IPC 1860

319. Hurt.—Whoever causes bodily pain, disease or infirmity to any person is said to cause hurt.
BNS 2023 (in force)

Section 114, BNS 2023

Whoever causes bodily pain, disease or infirmity to any person is said to cause hurt.

Ingredients: IPC 319 vs BNS 114

Under IPC 319
  1. The accused caused bodily pain, disease or infirmity
  2. The bodily pain, disease or infirmity was caused to a person
Under BNS 114
  1. Causing bodily pain to any person
  2. Causing disease to any person
  3. Causing infirmity to any person

What IPC 319 to BNS 114 Means for Pending Cases

For Section 319 IPC (now Section 114 BNS): matters relating to conduct prior to 1 July 2024 rely on the definition in Section 319 IPC, while conduct on or after that date is governed by Section 114 BNS. Because definitional provisions carry no independent penal sanction, the charge-sheet and first information report must cite the applicable punishing provision, such as Section 323 IPC or Section 115(2) BNS.

FAQs: IPC 319 to BNS 114

What is the BNS counterpart of Section 319 IPC?▼

Section 114 BNS corresponds to Section 319 IPC, retaining the identical statutory definition of hurt.

Does Section 319 IPC specify any punishment?▼

No. Section 319 IPC is strictly a definition; punishment for voluntarily causing hurt is prescribed under Section 323 IPC.

Does Section 319 IPC or Section 114 BNS apply to an act done before 1 July 2024?▼

Conduct occurring prior to 1 July 2024 is defined under Section 319 IPC, whereas subsequent conduct is governed by Section 114 BNS.

Disclaimer: This comparison is for informational purposes only. The new criminal laws came into effect on 1 July 2024. Consult a qualified advocate for legal advice.

Sources: Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Last updated: 16 Oct 2026 ·