Punishment for voluntarily causing grievous hurt
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Summary
Voluntarily causing grievous hurt is a criminal offence punishable by imprisonment and fine. The offender can be sent to jail (rigorous or simple) for up to seven years and also fined. This does not apply where the law allows a compromise under section 335.
Example
Ravi gets into an argument and hits Karan with a metal rod, breaking Karan's arm and requiring surgery. That is grievous hurt, so Ravi can face up to seven years imprisonment (rigorous or simple) and a fine, unless the case is one where section 335 allows a compromise.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever, except in the case provided for by section 335, voluntarily causes grievous hurt, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
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