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Here is a complete overview of IPC provisions on Injury (Hurt) under the Indian Penal Code, Sections 319-338:
IPC - Hurt & Grievous Hurt (Sections 319-338)
Definitions
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| S.319 | Hurt - Whoever causes bodily pain, disease, or infirmity to any person |
| S.320 | Grievous Hurt - 8 specific kinds (see below) |
| S.321 | Voluntarily causing hurt (with intention/knowledge) |
| S.322 | Voluntarily causing grievous hurt |
Section 320 - The 8 Kinds of Grievous Hurt
- Emasculation
- Permanent privation of the sight of either eye
- Permanent privation of the hearing of either ear
- Privation of any member or joint
- Destruction or permanent impairing of the powers of any member or joint
- Permanent disfiguration of the head or face
- Fracture or dislocation of a bone or tooth
- Any hurt which endangers life, or causes the victim to be during the space of 20 days in severe bodily pain, or unable to follow ordinary pursuits
Punishment Sections
| Section | Offence | Cognizable? | Bailable? | Punishment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.323 | Voluntarily causing hurt | Cognizable | Bailable | Up to 1 year imprisonment, or fine up to ₹1,000, or both |
| S.324 | Hurt by dangerous weapons/means | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Up to 3 years, or fine, or both |
| S.325 | Voluntarily causing grievous hurt | Cognizable | Bailable | Up to 7 years + fine |
| S.326 | Grievous hurt by dangerous weapons/means | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Life imprisonment OR up to 10 years + fine |
| S.326A | Causing grievous hurt by acid attack | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Minimum 10 years, extendable to life + fine |
| S.326B | Attempting acid attack | Cognizable | Non-bailable | 5-7 years + fine |
| S.327 | Voluntarily causing hurt to extort property/confessions | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Up to 10 years + fine |
| S.328 | Causing hurt by means of poison | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Up to 10 years + fine |
| S.329 | Grievous hurt to extort property/confessions | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Life OR up to 10 years + fine |
| S.330 | Voluntarily causing hurt to extort confession | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Up to 7 years + fine |
| S.331 | Voluntarily causing grievous hurt to extort confession | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Up to 10 years + fine |
| S.332 | Voluntarily causing hurt to deter public servant | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Up to 3 years, or fine, or both |
| S.333 | Grievous hurt to deter public servant | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Up to 10 years + fine |
| S.334 | Voluntarily causing hurt on provocation | Cognizable | Bailable | Up to 1 month, or fine up to ₹500, or both |
| S.335 | Grievous hurt on provocation | Cognizable | Bailable | Up to 4 years, or fine up to ₹2,000, or both |
| S.336 | Act endangering life or personal safety of others | Cognizable | Bailable | Up to 3 months, or fine up to ₹250, or both |
| S.337 | Causing hurt by act endangering life/safety | Cognizable | Bailable | Up to 6 months, or fine up to ₹500, or both |
| S.338 | Causing grievous hurt by act endangering life/safety | Cognizable | Bailable | Up to 2 years, or fine up to ₹1,000, or both |
Key Distinctions
- Hurt (S.319) = bodily pain, disease, or infirmity - any degree
- Grievous Hurt (S.320) = only the 8 specified types; more serious, heavier punishment
- Dangerous means (S.324/326) = instruments of shooting, stabbing, cutting, fire, heated substances, poison, explosive, or any animal
- Provocation (S.334/335) = reduces punishment significantly when hurt caused under grave/sudden provocation
Note: These are IPC (pre-2023) provisions. Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, which replaced IPC from July 1, 2024, these sections have been renumbered - e.g., BNS S.114 (hurt), S.115 (grievous hurt), with similar substance but updated numbering.
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