Landmark judgments on Section 323 I.P.C.
Shanti Lal Meena v. State of Rajasthan (2015): In this case, the Supreme Court of India held that mere slapping, without causing any physical injury, would not amount to an offence under Section 323. The court emphasized the requirement of bodily harm for the application of the section.
Babu Lal v. State of Rajasthan (1996): The Supreme Court, in this case, ruled that in order to establish the offence under this section, it is not necessary to prove the specific degree of hurt caused. Even causing simple hurt or minor injuries would be sufficient to invoke the section.
Pawan Kumar v. State of Haryana (2017): The Supreme Court held that this offence requires a direct physical act resulting in hurt, and the intention to cause hurt should be established beyond a reasonable doubt. The court reiterated that a mere verbal threat or abusive language would not fall under this section.
State of Punjab v. Iqbal Singh (1991): In this case, the Supreme Court clarified that a medical opinion is not necessary to establish the offence under Section 323 I.P.C. The court emphasized that the injury can be proved through other evidence, such as eyewitness testimony and the victim’s statement.