Under section 116 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which description alone does NOT establish grievous hurt?
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Under section 116 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which description alone does NOT establish grievous hurt?
Permanent loss of hearing in either ear
Dislocation of a tooth
Emasculation
Severe bodily pain for ten days
Answer and explanation
Section 116 includes permanent hearing loss in either ear, tooth dislocation and emasculation. Its duration limb requires fifteen days of severe bodily pain or inability to follow ordinary pursuits; life-endangering hurt is separately included. Ten days of pain alone is insufficient.
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