Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 which replaced the IPC, 'grievous hurt' is defined under:
- A Section 130 BNS — defines grievous hurt caused by dangerous weapons
- B Section 118 BNS — grievous hurt by acid attack, with mandatory minimum 10 years imprisonment
- C Section 115 BNS — lists 8 categories of grievous hurt including emasculation and permanent deprivation of sight ✓
- D Section 121 BNS — defines grievous hurt resulting in death
Explanation
Under BNS 2023 (effective July 1, 2024, replacing IPC 1860), Section 115 defines 'grievous hurt' encompassing 8 categories: (i) emasculation; (ii) permanent privation of sight; (iii) permanent privation of hearing; (iv) privation of any member or joint; (v) destruction or permanent impairing of powers of any member or joint; (vi) permanent disfiguration of head or face; (vii) fracture or dislocation of bone/tooth; (viii) any hurt causing danger to life, severe bodily pain or incapacitation for 20 days. Section 115(2) provides punishment. This corresponds to IPC Section 320.
Reference: The Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology (Narayan Reddy), 34th ed.
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