Correct option is C
The correct answer should be
(c) Causing grievous hurt. Knocking down four teeth of a person constitutes "grievous hurt" under Section 320 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). According to the IPC, the loss of teeth is considered a severe injury and falls under the category of grievous hurt. This is because the injury results in permanent disfigurement and loss of a part of the body. Therefore, 'A' has committed the offense of causing grievous hurt, not merely an attempt to cause hurt or any other lesser offense.
Information Booster:
· Grievous Hurt (Section 320, IPC): Grievous hurt includes several specific types of injuries that are considered severe under the IPC, such as the permanent loss of sight, hearing, any limb, or the breaking of bones, among others. The law considers these injuries as more serious than simple hurt due to their lasting impact on the victim. The loss of teeth, as in this scenario, is explicitly mentioned as grievous hurt, which means the offender can face more severe penalties under Section 325 or 326 of the IPC.
Additional Knowledge:
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(a) Attempt to cause hurt: An attempt to cause hurt would involve an incomplete or failed effort to inflict minor bodily harm on someone. Since the act of knocking down four teeth was completed, this option is incorrect.
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(b) Causing hurt: "Hurt" under Section 319 of the IPC involves causing simple bodily pain, disease, or infirmity to another person. However, the injury in question—knocking down four teeth—is more severe than simple hurt, making this option incorrect.
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(d) Attempt to murder: Attempt to murder (Section 307, IPC) involves an act done with the intention or knowledge that it could lead to death. Knocking out someone's teeth does not rise to this level of intent or severity, hence this option is incorrect.
