Grievous Hurt Eighth Clause: Medico-Legal Considerations
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology - Year 2017, Vol 10, Issue 2
Abstract
Grievous hurt as defined in Section 320 Indian Penal Code (IPC) has 8 clauses. Out of these the eighth clause is one, interpretation of which confounds most individuals, doctors and judiciary. A doctor may be tasked with opining whether a hurt is grievous or not based on the eighth clause. A clear understanding of law with application of medical science helps the doctor to opine clearly thereby helping the law enforcers in administration of justice. The lack of proper documentation or clear opinion on the other hand hinders justice and can result in judgements where the medical evidence is not correctly inferred by the judiciary. This article highlights the eighth clause of grievous hurt, its interpretation by courts and the precautions that should be followed by the medical man in interpreting and opining grievous hurt as per eighth clause.
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Mohit Gupta
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- DOI 10.21088/ijfmp.0974.3383.10217.20
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