Sections-319 and 320 of the Penal Code,1860

 

The Penal Code, 1860

( ACT NO. XLV OF 1860 )

 

CHAPTER XVI

OF OFFENCES AFFECTING THE HUMAN BODY

Of Hurt



Hurt

319. Whoever causes bodily pain, disease or infirmity to any person is said to cause hurt.



Grievous hurt

320. The following kinds of hurt only are designated as "grievous":-

Firstly.-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.

 

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