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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