The Indian Penal Code (IPC) (now Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita) is the main source of criminal law in India. Of all its provisions, Section 323 of the IPC (now Section 115 (2) of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita) refers to punishment for voluntarily causing hurt. The section plays an important role in the sentence of reputation by victims against the wrongdoers. https://www.leadindia.law/blog/en/what-is-section-323-of-the-ipc/