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Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Acid Attack is an offence as mentioned in:

Section 124(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 326A IPC) specifically criminalises causing the stated injury by acid, with a minimum ten-year term…

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Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Acid Attack is an offence as mentioned in:

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Section 124(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 326A IPC) specifically criminalises causing the stated injury by acid, with a minimum ten-year term extending to life and a fine directed towards the victim’s medical expenses. Section 124(2) separately addresses throwing or attempting to throw acid. Section 118(2) deals with grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means generally, section 116 defines grievous hurt and section 74 punishes assault or criminal force to a woman with intent to outrage her modesty.

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