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Hurt or grievous hurt to be punishable must be caused:
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Hurt or grievous hurt to be punishable must be caused:

A.

Voluntarily.

B.

Voluntarily with knowledge.

C.

May be caused involuntarily.

D.

Voluntarily with knowledge or intention to do so.

Correct option is D

As per Section 114 & 116 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (earlier Sections 319 & 320 IPC), for hurt or grievous hurt to be punishable, it must be caused voluntarily with either intention or knowledge that the act would result in harm. Accidental or involuntary hurt is not punishable unless it falls under negligence-related offenses. The law ensures that only intentional or knowing acts of harm are criminally liable. Therefore, the correct answer is (D) Voluntarily with knowledge or intention to do. so.

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