The IPC 1860 was replaced by the BNS 2023 (in force 2024-07-01); no verified section mapping on file for Section 325 — confirm the corresponding provision (savings: Section 358, BNS 2023).
Whoever, except in the case provided for by section 335, voluntarily causes grievous hurt, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE Punishment--Imprisonment for 7 years, and fine--Cognizable--Bailable--Triable by any Magistrate--Compoundable by the person to whom hurt is caused with the permission of the Court.