328. Causing hurt by means of poison etc. with intent to commit offence

Whoever administers to, or causes to be taken by, any person, any poison or any stupefying, intoxicating or unwholesome drug or other thing -

with intent to cause hurt to such person;

with intent to commit or to facilitate the commission of an offence; or

knowing it to be likely that he will thereby cause hurt, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term not exceeding 10 years and whipping.