Section 320

Grievous hurt.

The Indian Penal Code, 1860

  • Act 45 of 1860
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of Internal Security
About this Act

It is expedient to provide a general Penal Code forindia;

All sections
    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.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

Scroll to Top