Section 320 of IPC : Section 320: Grievous hurt

IPC

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Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi and Suresh got into a heated argument over a property dispute. In a fit of rage, Ravi picked up a heavy iron rod and struck Suresh on the head. Suresh was immediately rushed to the hospital where doctors diagnosed him with a skull fracture. Due to the severity of the injury, Suresh had to undergo surgery and was bedridden for over a month, unable to perform his daily activities. This incident falls under "grievous hurt" as it involves the fracture of a bone and caused Suresh to be in severe bodily pain for more than twenty days.

Example 2:

During a neighborhood cricket match, Ajay and Vijay had a disagreement. In the heat of the moment, Ajay threw a cricket ball with great force at Vijay's face, causing severe injury. Vijay lost vision in his right eye permanently due to the impact. This situation is classified as "grievous hurt" because it resulted in the permanent privation of the sight of one eye.

Example 3:

Meena was involved in a serious car accident caused by a reckless driver. As a result of the accident, Meena suffered multiple injuries, including a dislocated shoulder and a broken leg. She had to undergo extensive medical treatment and was unable to walk or perform her regular activities for several weeks. This case is considered "grievous hurt" as it includes the dislocation of a joint and a fracture of a bone.

Example 4:

In a domestic violence case, Ramesh repeatedly hit his wife, Sunita, with a blunt object, causing severe injuries. Sunita's face was permanently disfigured due to deep cuts and bruises. This incident is categorized as "grievous hurt" because it resulted in the permanent disfiguration of Sunita's face.

Example 5:

During a robbery, the assailant attacked the victim, Anil, with a knife, causing a deep wound in his abdomen. The injury was so severe that it endangered Anil's life, and he had to be hospitalized for an extended period. This scenario falls under "grievous hurt" as the injury endangered Anil's life and caused him to be in severe bodily pain for more than twenty days.

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