BNS Section 118 – Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt by use of acid attempt
Chapter 6: Offences Affecting the Human Body ·
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 118
IPC S.326B
🔒 Non-Bailable
🔍 Cognizable
⚖ Court of Session
Whoever throws or attempts to throw acid on any person or attempts to administer acid to any person with the intention of causing permanent or partial damage or deformity or burns or maiming or disfigurement or disability or grievous hurt shall be punished with imprisonment 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.
ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes
RI 5-7 years and fine. Cognizable. Non-bailable. Triable by Court of Session.
