Nigerian Penal Code Act

Section 247 - Voluntarily causing grievous hurt without provocation.

Whoever, except in the case provided for by section 245 of this Penal Code, voluntarily causes grievous hurt, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years and shall also be liable to fine.

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