Indian Penal Code 1860
Section 328 :
Causing hurt by means of poison, etc., with intent to commit an offence:
(See section 123 of BNS 2023)
Classification of Offence:
Offence: Administering stupefying drug with intent to cause hurt, etc.
Punishment :Imprisonment for 10 years and fine.
Cognizable or Non-cognizable :Cognizable
Bailable or Non-bailable : Non-bailable
Compoundable or Non-compoundable : Non-compoundable
By Which Court Triable : Court of Session.
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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 at term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
