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SECTION 320 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Grievous hurt
Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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The following kinds of hurt only are designated as "grievous":
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Emasculation.
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Permanent privation of the sight of either eye.
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Permanent privation of the hearing of either ear.
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Privation of any member or joint.
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Destruction or permanent impairing of the powers of any member or joint.
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Permanent disfiguration of the head or face.
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Fracture or dislocation of a bone or tooth.
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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.
IPC 320 in Simple Words
Section 320 of the Indian Penal Code defines 'grievous hurt' as specific severe injuries including emasculation, loss of sight or hearing, loss of a body part or joint, disfigurement, fractures, and injuries endangering life or causing severe pain for at least twenty days.
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What is the meaning of Section 320 IPC?
The Indian Penal Code section 320 defines grievous injury. According to clause-Seventhly of section 320, a fracture or dislocation a tooth or bone would be considered grievous injury. It is clear from the evidence that he intended the injury to be so severe as to likely cause death.
What is Section 320 of the Criminal Procedure Code?
The section 320 of CrPC deals specifically with offences that can be compounded. This section describes a number of crimes that are covered by the Indian Penal Code, 1860. These crimes can be resolved through an agreement reached between the victim and the perpetrator. This type of agreement is called 'compounding an offense'. 22 Aug 2023
What is Section 320 IPC forensic science?
The privation must be permanent in order for it to be a grievous injury under clauses II or III of section 320. However, the privation to any joint or member can be grievous under clause III even if temporary.
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