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1The Penal Code, 1860

( ACT NO. XLV OF 1860 )

Chapter XVI

OF OFFENCES AFFECTING THE HUMAN BODY

Of Hurt

Grievous hurt
320. The following kinds of hurt only are designated as "grievous":-
 
 
Firstly.-Emasculation.
 
 
Secondly.-Permanent privation of the sight of either eye.
 
 
Thirdly.-Permanent privation of the hearing of either ear.
 
 
Fourthly.-Privation of any member or joint.
 
 
 
 
Fifthly.-Destruction or permanent impairing of the powers of any member or joint.
 
 
 
 
Sixthly.-Permanent disfiguration of the head or face.
 
 
Seventhly.-Fracture or dislocation of a bone or tooth.
 
 
Eighthly.-Any hurt which endangers life or which causes the sufferer to be during the space of twenty days in severe bodily pain, or unable to follow his ordinary pursuits.

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    Throughout this Act, except otherwise provided, the words “Bangladesh”, “Government”, “the Government” and “Taka” were substituted, for the words “Pakistan”, “Central or any Provincial Government” or “Central Government or any Provincial Government” or “Central Government” or “the Provincial Government” or “Provincial Government” and “rupees” respectively by section 3 and 2nd Schedule of the Bangladesh Laws (Revision And Declaration) Act, 1973 (Act No. VIII of 1973).
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