IPC Section 319
IPC Section 319 – Hurt
1. What it says (in essence):
Section 319 deals with the act of causing bodily pain, disease, or infirmity to another person.
In simple words: If someone intentionally or knowingly causes harm or injury to another person, it is called “hurt” under Section 319.
Key Elements of Section 319
Act:
There must be a voluntary act by a person that results in bodily harm.
Hurt:
“Hurt” includes causing pain, disease, or physical injury, but it does not include grievous hurt (which is more serious and covered under Sections 320 and 322).
Intention or knowledge:
The person must intentionally or knowingly cause the hurt.
Accidental harm without knowledge or intent does not fall under this section.
Physical or mental pain:
Hurt can be physical injury (like a cut, bruise) or mental/physical discomfort resulting from a bodily injury.
Punishment under IPC Section 319
Section 319 itself defines “hurt” but does not prescribe a separate punishment.
Punishment for hurt is generally covered under Section 323, which provides:
Imprisonment up to 1 year or
Fine or
Both
Examples to understand Section 319
Example 1:
A person slaps someone intentionally, causing pain.
→ This is “hurt” under Section 319.
Example 2:
A person pushes someone, causing minor injury.
→ This also counts as “hurt.”
Example 3:
Someone accidentally bumps into a person without intent.
→ Not covered under Section 319 because there is no intention or knowledge.
Important Points
Hurt is less serious than grievous hurt.
Grievous hurt (like permanent injury, loss of a limb, or life-threatening injury) is defined separately under Section 320.
Section 319 provides the basic definition of hurt, which forms the foundation for other sections like 321, 323, 324, etc.
In short, IPC 319 defines “hurt” as causing bodily pain, disease, or infirmity to another person, intentionally or knowingly.
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