Section 124 of BNS : Section 124: Voluntarily causing grievous hurt by use of acid, etc.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi, a 25-year-old man, had a dispute with his neighbor, Suresh, over a property boundary. In a fit of rage, Ravi threw a bottle of acid at Suresh, causing severe burns on Suresh's face and arms. Suresh was immediately taken to the hospital, where doctors confirmed that he had suffered permanent disfigurement and partial disability in his right arm. Under Section 124 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Ravi would be charged with voluntarily causing grievous hurt by use of acid. He would face imprisonment for a term not less than ten years, which could extend to life imprisonment, and would also be liable to pay a fine to cover Suresh's medical expenses.

Example 2:

Priya, a college student, was being harassed by a classmate, Arjun. One day, Arjun attempted to throw acid on Priya while she was walking home from college. Fortunately, Priya managed to dodge the attack, and the acid only caused minor burns on her hand. Despite the minor injury, Arjun's inten...

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