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Section 116 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023


Definition of Section 116 BNS According to the Government of India


Section 116 BNS: Grievous hurt.— The following kinds of hurt only are designated as “grievous”, namely:—

  • (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 fifteen days in severe bodily pain, or unable to follow his ordinary pursuits.

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