Section 124(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with voluntarily causing grievous Hurt by use of acid etc — clause (2). Under the old law this was Section 326B of the IPC.
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Section 124(2) BNS - Voluntarily causing grievous Hurt by use of acid etc — clause (2)
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 124(2) - Voluntarily causing grievous Hurt by use of acid etc — clause (2)
- Old provision
- Section 326B IPC
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for 5 years but which may extend to 7 years and fine.
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Non-bailable.
- Triable by
- Court of Session.
Old law → Section 124(2) BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 326B IPC | Modified | IPC section is included as a sub - section in BNS, sans heading. Words “permanent vegetative state” are added |
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