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Section 323 — Punishment for voluntarily causing hurt

As in force on 1 November 2022.

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  1. 30 March 1987 Enacted
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323.Punishment for voluntarily causing hurt

Whoever, except in the case provided for by section 323A or 334, voluntarily causes hurt, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 3 years, or with fine which may extend to $5,000, or with both.