Under BNS 2023, which section defines "grievous hurt" and lists its eight categories?
- A BNS Section 116 ✓
- B BNS Section 114
- C BNS Section 117
- D BNS Section 119
Explanation
BNS Section 116 corresponds to the former IPC Section 320 and lists the eight categories of grievous hurt: (1) emasculation; (2) permanent loss of vision in either eye; (3) permanent loss of hearing in either ear; (4) loss of any member or joint; (5) destruction or permanent impairing of functions of a joint or member; (6) permanent disfiguration of head or face; (7) fracture or dislocation of a bone or tooth; (8) any hurt causing danger to life, severe bodily pain, or inability to follow ordinary pursuits for 20 days. Forensic practitioners must document injuries with reference to this classification for medicolegal certification.
Reference: The Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology (Narayan Reddy), 34th ed.
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