What is IPC Section 328 in BNS?

IPC Section 328 (328. Causing hurt by means of poison, etc., with intent to commit and offence.) now corresponds to BNS Section 123 — 123. Causing hurt by means of poison, etc., with intent to commit an offence.. The text is substantially unchanged.

The text is substantially unchanged

IPC Section 328 is now BNS Section 123

328. Causing hurt by means of poison, etc., with intent to commit and offence.

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IPC §328

328. Causing hurt by means of poison, etc., with intent to commit and offence.

328. 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 a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.

123. Causing hurt by means of poison, etc., with intent to commit an offence.

123. 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 a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.