Complete guide to assault, criminal force, and hurt laws under IPC covering Section 319-326, types of injuries, punishments, and how a criminal lawyer can help victims and accused.
📞 +91 7001486154The Indian Penal Code distinguishes between hurt (Section 319), grievous hurt (Section 320), and assault/criminal force (Section 350-351). Hurt — causing bodily pain, disease, or infirmity. Grievous hurt — specified serious injuries including emasculation, permanent loss of sight/hearing/limb, fracture, disfigurement. Assault — threatening gestures or preparations to use criminal force without actual contact.
Simple hurt (Section 323) — up to 1 year and/or fine. Grievous hurt (Section 325) — up to 7 years and fine. Hurt by dangerous weapons (Section 324) — up to 3 years and/or fine. Grievous hurt by dangerous weapons (Section 326) — life imprisonment or up to 10 years and fine. Assault (Section 352) — up to 3 months or fine.
File FIR at police station. Medical examination mandatory for hurt cases. Claim compensation under Section 357 CrPC. File civil suit for damages. Both criminal prosecution and civil remedies can be pursued simultaneously.
Specified serious injuries under Section 320: emasculation, permanent loss of sight/hearing/limb/joint, fracture/dislocation, dangerous disfigurement, injuries endangering life.
Assault is threat or attempt to use force without actual contact. Hurt involves actual bodily pain, disease, or infirmity. Assault is less serious.
Simple hurt under Section 323 is compoundable with court permission. Grievous hurt under Section 325 is non-compoundable.
Medical report from doctor describing injuries, nature (simple/grievous), weapon used, and duration of treatment required. MLC (Medico-Legal Case) report from government hospital.
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