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

Section 124 BNS | BNS 124 | BNS Section 124

124(1) BNS

Whoever causes permanent or partial damage or deformity to, or burns or maims or disfigures or disables, any part or parts of the body of a person or causes grievous hurt by throwing acid on or by administering acid to that person, or by using any other means with the intention of causing or with the knowledge that he is likely to cause such injury or hurt or causes a person to be in a permanent vegetative state shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than ten years but which may extend to imprisonment for life, and with fine:

Provided that such fine shall be just and reasonable to meet the medical expenses of the treatment of the victim:

Provided further that any fine imposed under this sub-section shall be paid to the victim.

124(2) BNS

Whoever throws or attempts to throw acid on any person or attempts to administer acid to any person, or attempts to use any other means, with the intention of causing permanent or partial damage or deformity or burns or maiming or disfigurement or disability or grievous hurt to that person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than five years but which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.

Explanation 1— For the purposes of this section, “acid” includes any substance which has acidic or corrosive character or burning nature, that is capable of causing bodily injury leading to scars or disfigurement or temporary or permanent disability.

Explanation 2— For the purposes of this section, permanent or partial damage or deformity or permanent vegetative state shall not be required to be irreversible.

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FAQs of BNS Section 124

  1. 124 BNS punishment and fine

    Punishment and fine under Section 124 of the BNS—

    124(1): Imprisonment for not less than 10 years but which may extend to imprisonment for life and fine.
    124(2): Imprisonment for 5 years but which may extend to 7 years and fine.

  2. 124 BNS cognizable or not

    The offence under Section 124(1) and 124(2) of the BNS is cognizable.

  3. 124 BNS bailable or not

    The offence under Section 124(1) and 124(2) of the BNS is non-bailable.

  4. 124 BNS trial court

    Offence specified in Section 124(1) and 124(2) of the BNS is triable by the Court of Session.

Important Points

  • Cognizable Offences: These are offences where a police officer can arrest a person without a warrant.
  • Non-Cognizable Offences: These are offences where a police officer cannot arrest a person without a warrant.
  • Bailable Offences: These are offences where the accused can get bail from the police station itself. All bailable offences are listed in the First Schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
  • Non-Bailable Offences: Offences in which bail is not granted directly from the police station but after hearing the case in the court, the judge decides when bail will be granted. All non-bailable offences are listed in the first schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
  • In the above FAQ, “trial court” means the court that has jurisdiction to try the offence.
  • In the above FAQ, the expression “Magistrate of the first class” and “Any Magistrate” does not include Executive Magistrates.

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Reference Link: New Criminal Laws (BNS), Ministry of Home Affairs

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