Mareshawari Prasad v. Emperor
AIR 1940 Pat 163 · Patna High Court
Whether an injury is grievous depends on the statutory kinds of hurt, including injuries that endanger life or cause severe bodily pain for twenty days.
Unit III · Law of Crimes
Hurt, grievous hurt, wrongful restraint and kidnapping
Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.
Statute sections
| Act / instrument | Section | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 | 114–117 | Hurt and grievous hurt (IPC 319–320) |
| Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 | 115–118 | Voluntarily causing hurt and grievous hurt (IPC 321–326) |
| Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 | 126–127 | Wrongful restraint and wrongful confinement (IPC 339–342) |
| Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 | 137–144 | Kidnapping, abduction and related offences (IPC 359–374) |
Landmark cases
State of Haryana v. Raja Ram
(1973) 1 SCC 544 · Supreme Court of India
Kidnapping from lawful guardianship is complete when a minor is taken or enticed out of keeping; the consent of the minor is immaterial.