A, intending or knowing that the blow may permanently disfigure Z's face, gives Z a blow which does not permanently disfigure Z's face, but which causes Z to suffer severe bodily pain for twenty days. A has:
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Grievous hurt is defined as injury causing significant bodily pain or harm, often with long-lasting effects.
Step 1: Determine the type of injury.
- Voluntary acts causing severe pain for more than 20 days may be classified as grievous hurt.
- As Z was not permanently disfigured but suffered significant harm, this is considered "voluntarily caused grievous hurt."