Section 116 of BNS : Section 116: Grievous hurt.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi and Suresh got into a heated argument over a property dispute. In a fit of rage, Suresh picked up a heavy iron rod and struck Ravi on the head. As a result, Ravi suffered a severe skull fracture and was hospitalized for over three weeks. The injury caused Ravi to experience severe pain and he was unable to work during this period. Under Section 116 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Suresh's action would be classified as causing "grievous hurt" because it involved a fracture and caused Ravi to be in severe pain and unable to follow his ordinary pursuits for more than fifteen days.

Example 2:

During a street fight, Anil punched Rajesh in the face multiple times. One of the punches landed directly on Rajesh's eye, causing permanent blindness in that eye. This injury would be considered "grievous hurt" under Section 116 of the B...

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