Multiple choice

The young ladies X and Y fight with each other. X knowing herself to be likely to permanently disfigure Y's face, inflicts injury with a blade on the face of Y, leaving a permanent ugly scar on the cheek of Y. Here, X is guilty of causing

  1. simple hurt

  2. grievous hurt by dangerous means

  3. attempt to commit murder

  4. grievous hurt by rash and negligent act

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Option (1) is incorrect: Under the Indian Penal Code, causing bodily pain, disease or infirmity to any person is said to cause simple hurt. Option (2) is correct: Under Section 320 of the Indian Penal Code, permanent disfiguration of face falls under grievous hurt. Option (3) is incorrect: Not liable for attempt to murder. Option (4) is incorrect: Not liable for grievous hurt by rash and negligent act.