BNS Section 117 – Causing grievous hurt by use of acid
Chapter 6: Offences Affecting the Human Body ·
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 117
IPC S.326A
🔒 Non-Bailable
🔍 Cognizable
⚖ Court of Session
Whoever causes permanent or partial damage or deformity or burns or maims or disfigures or disables any part of the body of a person or causes grievous hurt by throwing or administering acid or by using any other means with the intention of causing such injury shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than ten years but which may extend to imprisonment for life and with fine paid to victim.
ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes
RI 10 years to life and fine paid to victim. Cognizable. Non-bailable. Triable by Court of Session.
