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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