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Which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 specifically punishes causing grievous hurt by…

Section 124(1) is the specific provision for causing grievous hurt or the other specified serious injuries by throwing or administering acid, or by other means with the…

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Which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 specifically punishes causing grievous hurt by throwing or administering acid with the required intent or knowledge?

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Section 124(1) is the specific provision for causing grievous hurt or the other specified serious injuries by throwing or administering acid, or by other means with the requisite intention or knowledge. Its text also addresses causing a permanent vegetative state. Section 124(2) covers throwing or attempting to throw acid, attempting to administer it, or attempting to use other means with intent to cause a specified injury, without requiring the injury to occur. Section 118(2) is the general dangerous-means provision.

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Option A

Incorrect. Section 116 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 320 IPC) defines the kinds of hurt designated as 'grievous hurt'.

Option B

Section 118(2) concerns grievous hurt caused by dangerous weapons or means generally, including corrosive substances. Section 124(1) is the specific provision asked for.

Option C

Section 124(1) specifically covers causing grievous hurt by throwing or administering acid with the requisite intention or knowledge.

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Section 124(2) covers throwing or attempting to throw acid, attempting to administer it, or attempting to use other means, with intent to cause one of the specified injuries. It does not require that the injury result.

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