Similarly, the Code penalises acts of grievous hurt. According to Section 325, voluntarily causing grievous hurt, unless caused in consequence of grave and sudden provocation, is punishable with imprisonment, either simple or rigorous, for a term which may extend to seven years and also with fine. The punishment of this offence, when caused by dangerous weapons or means and not in consequence of grave and sudden provocation, is imprisonment, either simple or rigorous, for a term which may extend to ten years as well as the imposition of a fine.38 Voluntarily causing hurt with the intention to extort property or to constrain to an illegal act is punishable with imprisonment, either simple or rigorous, for a term which may extend to ten years and also with fine.39 Similarly, voluntarily causing grievous hurt with this intention is punishable with imprisonment for life or with imprisonment, either simple or rigorous, for a term which may extend to ten years and also with fine.40 Voluntarily causing hurt with the intention to extort confession or to compel restoration of property is punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years and also with fine.41 Similarly, voluntarily causing grievous hurt with this intention is 38 Section 326. Section 327. 40 Section 329. 41 Section 330. 39 32