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Acid attackPossibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

§ 124(1) — causing permanent / partial damage, deformity, burns, maiming, disfigurement, disability, grievous hurt, or permanent vegetative state by acidPossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 10 years–life
Fine: Fine — just and reasonable to meet the victim's medical expenses, paid to the victim

Minimum 10 years.

§ 124(2) — throwing / attempting to throw or administer acid, or attempting to use other means, with intent to cause such injuryPossibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 5–7 years
Fine: Fine (amount not stated in section)

Minimum 5 years.

Note on this entry

The § 124(1) fine must be just and reasonable to meet the victim's medical expenses and is paid to the victim.

Source

Statute: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 § 124
Official source: Sudhir Rao / JurisJustice reproductions of BNS text (not India Code)
Verification status: India Code could not be read directly; figures corroborated from at least two independent reproductions of the BNS text. Re-check against India Code before treating as VERIFIED.
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, plea, judicial discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.