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Understanding Permanent Disability in BNS: A Comprehensive Guide
In the evolving landscape of Indian criminal law, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, has replaced the Indian Penal Code (IPC), introducing nuanced definitions for key terms like permanent disability. If you've searched for 'Permanent Disability in BNS Meaning', this post breaks it down based on judicial interpretations and related legal contexts. Whether you're a victim of violence, a legal professional, or simply curious, understanding this term is crucial for grasping offenses like grievous hurt and their consequences.
Note: This article provides general information based on court judgments and is not legal advice. Consult a qualified lawyer for specific cases, as outcomes vary by facts and jurisdiction.
What is Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)?
The BNS, effective from July 1, 2024, modernizes criminal law in India. Section 117 deals with grievous hurt, mirroring but refining IPC Section 320. It categorizes hurt into simple and grievous, with permanent disability elevating the offense's severity.
Courts have started interpreting BNS provisions. In one case, the petitioner argued that severance of lips caused permanent disability, warranting charges under Section 117(3) BNS rather than the milder Section 117(2). The court noted: the severance of the lips has resulted in permanent disability and highlighted that the new provision has been inserted especially providing aggravating punishment for permanent [
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2021 0 Supreme(SC) 166 • India - Supreme Court
D. Y. CHANDRACHUD, M R SHAH
5th or 10th year of service - Court have deployed expression ‘dying cadre’ not in a pejorative sense - Expression has a specific meaning ... denote a dwindling class of officers in service - Officers in consequent batches of SSCW (T&NT) 1 to 3, although part of the new scheme ... We have already adverted to the meaning and content of the SHAPE criteria in the earlier part of this judgment. ... The expression has a specific meaning in service jurisprudence to denote a dwindling class of officers in service. ... To adopt a....
2025 0 Supreme(Ker) 2629 • India - IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
RAJA VIJAYARAGHAVAN V., K.V.JAYAKUMAR
Accused performed a brutal acid attack on his wife and four children while they slept, resulting in grievous injuries, including permanent ... establishing intent - The accused, being the lessee, was in exclusive possession of the house, negating criminal trespass under the definition ... disability. ... or partial damage or deformity or burns or maiming or disfigurement or disability or grievous hurt to that person, shall be punished ... — Whoever causes permanent or partial damage or deformity to, or....
• India - Armed Forces Tribunal
Although, the judgement of Pani Ram (supra) pertains to disability pension but a conjoint reading of Para 16 of the judgement in ... 125 of the Pension Regulations for the Army, 1961, provides for condonation of deficiency up to six months by the Respondents, meaning ... These regulations shall not apply to those who are:- (i) Civil Government servants holding permanent appointment.
• India - Armed Forces Tribunal
Although, the judgement of Pani Ram (supra) pertains to disability pension but a conjoint reading of Para 16 of the judgement in ... 125 of the Pension Regulations for the Army, 1961, provides for condonation of deficiency up to six months by the Respondents, meaning ... These regulations shall not apply to those who are:- (i) Civil Government servants holding permanent appointment.
2022 0 Supreme(UK) 26 • India - Uttarakhand
SHARAD KUMAR SHARMA
or disability or in the interests of public order, is not subject to the provisions of Article 19(1)(f). ... The term property has a most extensive signification, and, according to its legal definition, consists in free use, enjoyment, and ... The reference of the term “Alma Mater” in its literal and contextual meaning would mean a “generous Mother” and that is why our Country
2025 0 Supreme(Ker) 2629 • India - IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
RAJA VIJAYARAGHAVAN V., K.V.JAYAKUMAR
Accused performed a brutal acid attack on his wife and four children while they slept, resulting in grievous injuries, including permanent ... establishing intent - The accused, being the lessee, was in exclusive possession of the house, negating criminal trespass under the definition ... disability. ... or partial damage or deformity or burns or maiming or disfigurement or disability or grievous hurt to that person, shall be punished ... — Whoever causes permanent or partial damage or deformity to, or....
2025 Supreme(Online)(Del) 7070 • India - IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI
C. HARI SHANKAR, OM PRAKASH SHUKLA, JJ
(A) Central Civil Services (Extraordinary Pension) Rules, 1939 - Rule 6 and Rule 9 - Disability compensation - The petitioner's claim ... for compensation was erroneously rejected as being time-barred under Rule 6 despite being entitled for disability compensation as ... ... ... Issues: The central issue was the misunderstanding of the applicability of Rules governing disability pension for serving ... Rule 6, in our view, cannot apply in a case which falls within the meaning of Rule 9(3) of the CCS (EOP) Rules. ... t....
2021 0 Supreme(SC) 166 • India - Supreme Court
D. Y. CHANDRACHUD, M R SHAH
5th or 10th year of service - Court have deployed expression ‘dying cadre’ not in a pejorative sense - Expression has a specific meaning ... denote a dwindling class of officers in service - Officers in consequent batches of SSCW (T&NT) 1 to 3, although part of the new scheme ... We have already adverted to the meaning and content of the SHAPE criteria in the earlier part of this judgment. ... The expression has a specific meaning in service jurisprudence to denote a dwindling class of officers in service. ... To adopt a....
2025 Supreme(Online)(Kar) 34542 • India - IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU
E.S. INDIRESH
From dictionary meaning or even otherwise fraud arises out of deliberate active role of representator about a fact which he knows ... petitioner would not claim any equities or any advantage of the interim order except to the extent that is removes the disability ... Western Telecom Project BSNL, (2014) 14 SCC 731], this Court has observed that “debarment” is never permanent and the period of debarment
2022 0 Supreme(UK) 26 • India - Uttarakhand
SHARAD KUMAR SHARMA
or disability or in the interests of public order, is not subject to the provisions of Article 19(1)(f). ... The term property has a most extensive signification, and, according to its legal definition, consists in free use, enjoyment, and ... The reference of the term “Alma Mater” in its literal and contextual meaning would mean a “generous Mother” and that is why our Country
2025 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 46144 • India - IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
VIJU ABRAHAM, J
He has 65% Permanent Disability in relation to his Both Lower Limb. ... along with 65% permanent disability in relation to his both lower limb. ... The petitioner is also issued with a disability certificate by the Medical Authority, Thiruvananthapuram proving that he has 65% permanent locomotor disability for both lower limbs. ... I am of the view that going by Ext.P3 disability certificate, the case of the petitioner is also one of 100% p....
2023 0 Supreme(All) 1615 • India - Allahabad
VIVEK CHAUDHARY, MANISH KUMAR
The insurance policy itself undertakes to indemnify the petitioner in the form of disability benefits in case he suffers from total and permanent disability. ... First part of clause 10.4 defines the total and permanent disability in terms of adverse impact on the earning of the assured due to a disability resulting from an accident. ... Sri Apoorva Tewari, learned counsel for the petitioner challenges the impugned orders on the ground that the amputation of the right hand of the petit....
2024 0 Supreme(All) 2045 • India - Allahabad
ABDUL MOIN
The ground of rejection, as has been taken by the respondents, is that the petitioner is not having a permanent disability certificate. 32. ... Once the Guidelines to the Act, 2016 themselves do not provide for a permanent disability certificate to be issued for children less than 18 years of age and a permanent certificate can only be issued at the age of 18 years as such, in case the petitioner, who is aged less than 18 years, is not having ... Clause 2 of the Schedule of the Act, 2016 indicates the i....
2025 0 Supreme(Guj) 1807 • India - IN THE HIGH COURT OF GUJARAT AT AHMEDABAD
HEMANT M. PRACHCHHAK
Before adverting to the merits of the case, it is necessary to analyse the meaning of compensation awarded in cases where the victim has suffered permanent partial disability. ... Therefore, the Tribunal has to first decide whether there is any permanent disability and if so the extent of such permanent disability. ... If there is 60% permanent disability of the right hand and 80% permanent disability#H....
2026 Supreme(Online)(Raj) 881 • India - High Court of Rajasthan (Jodhpur Bench)
BALJINDER SINGH SANDHU
It is submitted that the challan was only been filed under Section 117(2) of BNS, whereas the severance of the lips has resulted in permanent disability. ... At the outset it appears that in the present case the grievance of the petitioner is that the Investigation Agency only sought the report of disfiguration and not of permanent disability under Section 117(3) BNS. ... The new provision has been inserted especially providing aggravating punishment for permanent #HL....
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