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Principle: Section 320 IPC includes within 'grievous hurt' any fracture or dislocation of a bone or tooth, permanent disfigurement, privation of sight or hearing, and hurts endangering life. Facts: K strikes L with a stick, breaking L's collarbone. K has caused

AOnly mischief
BSimple hurt only
CGrievous hurt
DNo offence
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Grievous hurt
Section 320 expressly lists fracture or dislocation of bone or tooth as grievous hurt. The intent/knowledge limbs of s322 then govern the gradation of culpability.
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