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Section 320 Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860

Section 320 Indian Penal Code

Section 320 of the Indian Penal Code 1860 is about Grievous hurt. It is under CHAPTER XVI (OF OFFENCESAFFECTINGTHE HUMAN BODY) of the Code.

 Grievous hurt

The following kinds of hurt only are designated as “grievous”:—

First.—Emasculation.

Secondly.—Permanent privation of the sight of either eye.

Thirdly.—Permanent privation of the hearing of either ear.

Fourthly.—Privation of any member or joint.

Fifthly.—Destruction or permanent impairing of the powers of any member or joint.

Sixthly.—Permanent disfiguration of the head or face.

Seventhly.—Fracture or dislocation of a bone or tooth.

Eighthly.—Any 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.

See also  Section 366 Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860

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