IPC Section 325 - Punishment for Voluntarily Causing Grievous Hurt

Whoever, except in the case provided for by section 335, voluntarily causes grievous hurt, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.

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Non-bailable, Cognizable

Official Text

“Whoever, except in the case provided for by section 335, voluntarily causes grievous hurt, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.”

Legal Analysis

Elements to Prove:

  • The accused voluntarily caused grievous hurt.
  • The grievous hurt was not covered by Section 335.
  • The hurt was intentional and not accidental.
  • The hurt qualified as grievous under Section 320.

Potential Defenses:

  • No grievous hurt was voluntarily caused.
  • The case falls under Section 335.
  • The accused was acting in self-defense.
  • The accused was acting under legal authority.

Practical Examples

What Constitutes the Offense:

A person intentionally breaking someone's bones, or knowingly causing permanent disfigurement.

What Doesn't Constitute:

A person accidentally causing serious injury, or acting in self-defense.

Important Case Laws

State of Maharashtra v. Dr. Anil Vasantrao Deshmukh (2021)

The Supreme Court clarified the punishment structure for voluntarily causing grievous hurt.

Punishment

Up to 7 years and Fine

Related Information

Connected Sections:

This section provides punishment for voluntarily causing grievous hurt. It follows Section 322 and is subject to Section 335.

Procedural Aspects:

Prosecution requires proof of voluntary causation of grievous hurt. The case is triable by a Court of Session.

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