Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 326BBNS 124(2)
Voluntarily causing grievous hurt by throwing or attempting to throw acid
BNS 124(2) full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 326B is BNS 124(2)
- Punishment
- Imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than five years but which may extend to seven years and fine
- Bailable?
- Non-bailable
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable
- Tried by
- Court of Session
For offences under the BNS (on or after 1 July 2024); older cases follow the IPC and CrPC. Source: First Schedule to the BNSS, 2023, and the wording of the section. Not legal advice.
What changed
- IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS, sans heading.
- Words "permanent vegetative state" are added.
Drafting-ready
Under Section 124(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 326B of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 326B bailable or non-bailable?
Under BNS 124(2) it is non-bailable and cognizable, and is tried by Court of Session. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
What is the punishment for IPC 326B under BNS?
BNS 124(2): imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than five years but which may extend to seven years and fine.
What is IPC 326B equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 326B (Voluntarily causing grievous hurt by throwing or attempting to throw acid) corresponds to Section 124(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 326B and BNS 124(2)?
IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS, sans heading. Words "permanent vegetative state" are added.
How do I cite BNS 124(2) in a pleading?
Under Section 124(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 326B of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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