Hurt and Grievous Hurt are two offenses under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) that deal with causing bodily harm to another person. These offenses are defined under Sections 319 and 320 of the IPC, respectively.
Hurt
Hurt is defined under Section 319 of the IPC as any harm that is likely to cause pain, injury, or disease to a person.
Hurt is a minor offence than grievous hurt.
Punishment for Hurt
Imprisonment for a term that may extend to one year, or with a fine that may extend to Rs. 1,000, or both.
Essential Elements of Hurt
- There must be a intent of causing hurt to another person.
- The act must be done with the intention of causing hurt or with the knowledge that it is likely to cause hurt.
- The hurt caused must be of a nature that is likely to cause pain, injury, or disease to the victim.
Grievous Hurt
Grievous hurt is defined under Section 320 of the IPC as any harm that endangers or is likely to endanger the life of the victim, or causes severe pain or permanent disfigurement to the victim.
The offence of grievous hurt is a more serious offence than hurt.
Punishment for Grievous Hurt
Imprisonment for a term that may extend to seven years, to imprisonment for life, along with a fine.
Essential Elements of Grievous Hurt
- There must be a intent of causing grievous hurt to another person.
- The act must be done with the intention of causing grievous hurt or with the knowledge that it is likely to cause grievous hurt.
- The hurt must be serious enough that it puts the victim’s life in risk or is likely to do so, or that it leaves the victim in severe pain or with permanent disfigurement.
