Of Offencesaffectingthe Human Body
IPC Section 320 - Grievous hurt
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IPC Section 320 deals with grievous hurt.
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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.
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