Section 320 of the Indian Penal Code explained

Section 320 in India defines grievous hurt. The punishment is enhanced when the hurt is grievous.

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The following kinds of hurt only are designated as "Grievous":[1]

FirstEmasculation
  • SecondPermanent privation of the sight of either eye
  • ThirdPermanent privation of the hearing of either ear
  • FourthPrivation of any member or joint
  • FifthDestruction or permanent impairing of the powers of any member or joint,
  • SixthPermanent disfiguration of the head or face
  • SeventhFracture or dislocation of a bone or tooth,
  • EighthAny hurt which endangers life or which causes the sufferer to be during the space of twenty days in severe bodily pain, or unable to follow his ordinary pursuits.

    • Notes and References

    1. Atal. DK. Naik. SK. Das. S. Hurt & Grievous Hurt in Indian Context. J Indian Acad Forensic Med. April–June 2013. 35. 2. 160–164. 4 September 2014.

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