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

Section 124(1) specifically covers the completed injury described, with the requisite intent or knowledge. Section 124(2) separately covers throwing or attempting to throw…

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Which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 specifically punishes causing grievous hurt by throwing acid with intent to cause that injury?

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Section 124(1) specifically covers the completed injury described, with the requisite intent or knowledge.

Section 124(2) separately covers throwing or attempting to throw acid, or related attempts, with the specified intention and without requiring the completed injury.

See sections 109(1), 118(2) and 124 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

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Option A

Section 118(2) addresses grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means generally; the question asks for the specific acid provision.

Option B

Section 124(1) covers grievous hurt caused by throwing acid with the specified intent.

Option C

Section 109(1) deals with attempt to murder, a different offence.

Option D

Section 124(2) does not require the completed injury; section 124(1) specifically addresses the injury caused.

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