Under section 114 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, hurt means causing bodily pain, disease or…
The definition includes disease and infirmity and does not require force. The definition does not make physical contact essential. The result specified by section 114 can…
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Under section 114 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, hurt means causing bodily pain, disease or infirmity. Which statement follows?
Apply the law as at 7 November 2026.
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Correct answer C
The definition includes disease and infirmity and does not require force. The definition does not make physical contact essential. The result specified by section 114 can occur without force or contact. Definition of hurt does not eliminate the mental element of voluntary hurt or legal exceptions. See sections 114 and 115(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
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Option A
The definition includes disease and infirmity and does not require force.
Option B
The definition does not make physical contact essential.
Option C
The result specified by section 114 can occur without force or contact.
Option D
Definition of hurt does not eliminate the mental element of voluntary hurt or legal exceptions.
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