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19 IPC – Indian Penal Code – Judge

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Explain the Code: 19 IPCIllustrate the Code:Common Questions and Answers:Q: What constitutes “hurt” under Section 19?Q: Does causing hurt need to be intentional to fall under Section 19?Q: What is the punishment for violating Section 19?

The word “Judge” denotes not only every person who is officially designated as a Judge, but also every person.


who is empowered by law to give, in any legal proceeding, civil or criminal, a definitive judgment, or a judgment which, if not appealed against, would be definitive, or a judgment which, if confirmed by some other authority, would be definitive, or


who is one of a body or persons, which body of persons is empowered by law to give such a judgment.



Illustrations



(a) A Collector exercising jurisdiction in a suit under Act 10 of 1859, is a Judge.


(b) A Magistrate exercising jurisdiction in respect of a charge on which he has power to sentence to fine or imprisonment, with or without appear, is a Judge.


(c) A member of a panchayat which has power, under 1Regulation VII, 1816, of the Madras Code, to try and determine suits, suits, is a Judge.


(d) A Magistrate exercising jurisdiction in respect of a charge on which he has power only to commit for trial to another Court, is not a Judge.

Explain the Code: 19 IPC

This section states that whoever voluntarily causes hurt to any person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.

Illustrate the Code:

For example, if someone intentionally pushes another person causing them physical injury, this would fall under the purview of Section 19.

Common Questions and Answers:

Q: What constitutes “hurt” under Section 19?

A: “Hurt” is defined in Section 319 of the IPC. It refers to any harm that causes bodily pain, disease, or infirmity.

Q: Does causing hurt need to be intentional to fall under Section 19?

A: Yes, the act of causing hurt must be voluntary and intentional.

Q: What is the punishment for violating Section 19?

A: The punishment is imprisonment of up to one year, a fine of up to Rs. 1000, or both.

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