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Assault (aggravated)Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

s. 117(2) — grievous hurtPossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Up to 7 years
Fine: Fine (amount not fixed in section)

s. 117(3) — permanent disability / persistent vegetative statePossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Rigorous imprisonment 10 years–life
Fine: Fine wording unconfirmed

s. 117(4) — group of 5 or more + identity groundPossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Up to 7 years
Fine: Fine (amount not fixed in section)

s. 118(2) — weaponPossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Life OR imprisonment 1–10 years
Fine: Fine (amount not fixed in section)

s. 116(h)Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 15 days
Fine: —

Was 20 days under the IPC.

Source

Statute: BNS ss. 116–118
Official source: India Code (direct fetch returned HTTP 403 on 2026-10-19); figures cross-checked across multiple India-Code-quoting reproductions
Verification status: Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Direct India Code confirmation is required; the s. 117(3) fine wording is unconfirmed.
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.