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akkenapalli mounika   10 October 2021

Whether it is punishable or not?if punishable how it may be?

If artificial teeth is broken accidentally in fighting with out any weapon , whether the police will register a case against this?
If registered under which section it comes under and comes under which case like criminal case or pitty case e.t.c?


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Dr J C Vashista (Advocate)     11 October 2021

Tooth broken during scuffle is a grivous hurt, wherein the crime is punishable under Section 324 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, on being proved.

Prima facie it is a hypothetical and time pass query, otherwise you must explain as to what is your concern / problem / locus standi ?

M V Gupta (Advocate)     11 October 2021

Whether the tooth is artificial or original, the fact that it is broken shows that the injury has resulted from the severity of the blow given. Hence it becomes a crime punishable under section 324 as mentioned by Shri Vasishtaji. But you have stated that it is broken accidentally. Should we take it that the breaking is not directly due to the hit given to the victim but due to his subsequent falling on the ground? Well, this is a matter for you to prove in your defense.

Rama chary Rachakonda (Secunderabad/Highcourt practice watsapp no.9989324294 )     11 October 2021

You have to punish yourself without proper care the teeth. In some cases, it can be considered a dental emergency, so your dentist will be willing to see you quickly, so you can get back to chewing and speaking with ease. Your dentist will evaluate the damage to determine if only a repair is needed or if you will require new dentures to be made.

minakshi bindhani   11 October 2021

As per your illustrated query!

According to the Indian penal code, 1860 "Fracture or dislocation of a bone or tooth" attracts the provision of section 320. Such person shall be punished with imprisonment of either descripttion for a term which may extend to seven years under section 325 of IPC.

Hope it is helpful!
Regards
Minakshi Bindhani

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