11.
The answer is: A
Explanation
The correct answer is (A) Section 116.
In the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS), which replaced the Indian Penal Code (IPC):
Section 116 BNS defines “Grievous Hurt”.
It lists the specific kinds of hurt that are designated as “grievous”. This is exactly equivalent to Section 320 IPC.
Key Content of Section 116 BNS:
The following kinds of hurt only are designated as “grievous”, namely:
(a) Emasculation;
(b) Permanent privation of the sight of either eye;
(c) Permanent privation of the hearing of either ear;
(d) Privation of any member or joint;
(e) Destruction or permanent impairing of the powers of any member or joint;
(f) Permanent disfiguration of the head or face;
(g) Fracture or dislocation of a bone or tooth;
(h) Any hurt which endangers life or which causes the sufferer to be during the space of fifteen days in severe bodily pain, or unable to follow his ordinary pursuits.
(Note: The period has been reduced from 20 days in IPC to 15 days in BNS.)
Related Sections (Important for exams):
- Section 114 BNS → Defines simple “Hurt”.
- Section 115 BNS → Voluntarily causing hurt.
- Section 117 BNS → Voluntarily causing grievous hurt (punishment up to 7 years + fine).
- Section 118 BNS → Voluntarily causing hurt/grievous hurt by dangerous weapons/means.
(B) Section 186 → Relates to other offences (public servant related).
(C) Section 224 → Not related to hurt definition.
(D) Section 232 → Not related.