IPC 329 vs BNS 329
● Retained in BNSVoluntarily Causing Hurt with Intent to Commit Murder
Section 329 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, deals with cases where a person voluntarily causes hurt with the intention of committing murder. Unlike simple hurt or grievous hurt, this section focuses on the intent behind the act, specifically targeting attempts at murder or causing harm as a step towards murder.
Key points:
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The act must involve voluntarily causing hurt.
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The intent must be to commit murder, even if the victim does not die.
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Punishment: Imprisonment for life or up to 10 years, and also liable to fine.
For example, stabbing someone with the intention of killing them, even if the victim survives, would fall under IPC 329. The section ensures that attempts on life or severe harm as part of a murder plan are treated with the seriousness they deserve.
Voluntarily Causing Hurt with Intent to Commit Murder
Section 329 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, mirrors IPC 329. It punishes anyone who voluntarily causes hurt with the intent to commit murder, ensuring that actions leading to potential loss of life are met with strict legal consequences.
Key points:
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Covers all acts where hurt is inflicted with murderous intent.
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Punishment: Imprisonment for life or up to 10 years, and also liable to fine.
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Protects individuals by penalizing acts that may not result in death but indicate intent to kill.
For example, an attack involving stabbing or hitting someone with lethal intent, even if unsuccessful in causing death, qualifies under BNS 329. This ensures legal continuity and deterrence against premeditated violent acts.
What changed?
This provision was carried over to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita with substantially the same wording — the section was renumbered from IPC IPC 329 to BNS BNS 329.