Question

Rajesh, in a heated argument with Sunil, strikes him with a heavy iron rod. The blow fractures Sunil's arm, and he is unable to use it for several weeks. The medical report confirms that the fracture amounts to grievous hurt. Which of the following offences has Rajesh committed?

• A. Voluntarily causing hurt under Section 324 of IPC
• B. Attempt to commit culpable homicide under Section 308 of IPC
• C. Simple hurt under Section 323 of IPC
• D. Voluntarily causing grievous hurt under Section 325 of IPC

Hint:

Fracture or dislocation of a bone is always considered “grievous hurt” under Indian criminal law.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Identifying the nature of injury.
The injury described — a bone fracture — is specifically mentioned as “grievous hurt” under Section 320 of the IPC.
Step 2: Determining the offence.
When such grievous hurt is caused voluntarily (not accidentally), it is punishable under Section 325 of the IPC (or corresponding provision in the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023).
Step 3: Conclusion.
Since Rajesh intentionally struck Sunil, causing a fracture, he is guilty of voluntarily causing grievous hurt under Section 325.