IPC 328 vs BNS 328 – Hurt by Poison or Noxious Substances
Indian Penal Code (IPC)
Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
Section: IPC 328
Causing Hurt by Poison or Noxious Substance with Intent to Commit an Offence
About IPC Section
Section 328 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, deals with cases where a person voluntarily causes hurt by administering poison or any other noxious substance with the intent to commit an offence.
Key points:
-
The act involves administering poison, harmful drugs, or noxious substances.
-
The intent behind the act must be to cause harm or facilitate another offence.
-
Punishment: Imprisonment up to 10 years and also liable to fine.
For example, if a person secretly gives someone poison to steal their property or to commit another crime, it falls under IPC 328. This section ensures that using harmful substances to facilitate crime or cause injury is severely punished, reflecting the dangerous nature of such acts.
Section: BNS 328
Causing Hurt by Poison or Noxious Substance with Intent to Commit an Offence
About BNS Section
Section 328 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, mirrors IPC 328. It punishes anyone who causes hurt by administering poison or harmful substances with the intention of committing an offence or facilitating a crime.
Key points:
-
Covers poison, toxic drugs, or other harmful substances.
-
The intent to commit another offence is central to establishing the crime.
-
Punishment: Imprisonment up to 10 years, and also liable to fine.
For instance, if a person gives a poisoned drink to another to rob them, it qualifies under BNS 328. The section ensures continuity of protection against subtle but dangerous methods of harming someone to commit a crime.