BNS Section 116 – Grievous hurt | Lexolive

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Act No. 45 of 2023 · Replaces IPC 1860 · In force: 1 July 2024
Lexolive Bare Acts BNS Section 116

BNS Section 116 – Grievous hurt

Chapter 6: Offences Affecting the Human Body  ·  BNS

BNS Section 116 IPC S.320
IPC Reference IPC S.320
The following kinds of hurt only are designated as "grievous":—
(a) Emasculation;
(b) Permanent privation of the sight of either eye;
(c) Permanent privation of the hearing of either ear;
(d) Privation of any member or joint;
(e) Destruction or permanent impairing of the powers of any member or joint;
(f) Permanent disfiguration of the head or face;
(g) Fracture or dislocation of a bone or tooth;
(h) 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.
ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes

8 categories of grievous hurt — same as IPC S.320. Acid attack grievous hurt is covered under S.124 (specific provision).

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