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Section 320 - Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Penal Code, 1860
320. 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.
Related Sections
- Section 420: Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property
- Section 259: Having possession of counterfeit Government stamp
- Section 65: Limit to imprisonment for non-payment of fine, when imprisonment and fine awardable
- Section 120B: Punishment of criminal conspiracy
- Section 237: Import or export of counterfeit coin
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- Anusandhan National Research Foundation Act, 2023
- Commercial Courts Act, 2015
- Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy Act, 2017
- Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023
- Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Act, 2023
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