HURT VS GRIEVOUS HURT

Explain in detail the difference between the offence of hurt and the offence of grievous hurt given in the Indian Penal Code, 1860.

SR. NO.	HURT	GRIEVOUS HURT
1	The offence of hurt has been defined under section 319 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860.	The offence of grievous hurt has been defined under section 320 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
2	According to section 319 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, if any person causes bodily pain, disease or infirmity to any person, then in such a case, it is said that he has caused hurt.	According to section 320 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, eight types of hurt has been designated as grievous hurt.
3	According to the provisions of Indian Penal Code, 1860, the offence of hurt is simple in nature and is not a serious offence.	According to the provisions of Indian Penal Code, 1860, the offence of grievous hurt is aggravated in nature or grievous in nature and is a serious offence.
4	According to the provisions of Indian Penal Code,1860, the offence of hurt does not put the life of an aggrieved person into danger.	According to the provisions of Indian Penal Code, 1860, the offence of grievous hurt may cause danger to the life of an aggrieved person.
5	According to the provisions of Indian Penal Code, 1860, the offence of simple hurt is little more than frolic which a kind- hearted person would hardly resent.	According to the provisions of Indian Penal Code, 1860, the offence of grievous hurt is serious in nature and approaches in economy to murder.
6	According to the provisions of Indian Penal Code, 1860, the offence of hurt is non- cognizable, bailable and triable by any Magistrate.	According to the provisions of Indian Penal Code, 1860, the offence of grievous hurt is cognizable, bailable and triable by any Magistrate.
7	According to section 323 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, if any person has been held liable for having committed the offence of voluntarily causing hurt, then in such a case, he shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees or with both.	According to section 325 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, if any person has been held liable for having committed the offence of voluntarily causing grievous hurt, then in such a case, he shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.