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. |
