Section 118: (1) Whoever, except in the case provided for by sub-section (1) of section 122, Voluntarily
voluntarily causes hurt by means of any instrument for shooting, stabbing or cutting, or any causing hurt or
grievous hurt
instrument which, used as a weapon of offence, is likely to cause death, or by means of fire by dangerous
or any heated substance, or by means of any poison or any corrosive substance, or by weapons or
means of any explosive substance, or by means of any substance which it is deleterious to means.
the human body to inhale, to swallow, or to receive into the blood, or by means of any animal,
shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to
three years, or with fine which may extend to twenty thousand rupees, or with both.
(2) Whoever, except in the case provided for by sub-section (2) of section 122, voluntarily
causes grievous hurt by any means referred to in sub–section (1), shall be punished with
imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be
less than one year but which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.