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Which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 punishes throwing or attempting to throw acid on…

Section 124(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 covers throwing or attempting to throw acid with the specified intention. Section 124(1) addresses cases where the…

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Which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 punishes throwing or attempting to throw acid on another person with intent to cause grievous hurt, even if no injury results?

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Section 124(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 covers throwing or attempting to throw acid with the specified intention. Section 124(1) addresses cases where the specified injury results.

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Section 117(2) concerns punishment for voluntarily causing grievous hurt.

Option B

Section 124(1) concerns an acid attack or other specified conduct that causes the listed injury.

Option C

Section 124(2) covers throwing or attempting to throw acid with the requisite intention without requiring that the intended injury result.

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Section 125 concerns rash or negligent conduct endangering life or personal safety.

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