IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 326B IPC

Voluntarily throwing or attempting to throw acid, etc.

Offence

Whoever throws or attempts to throw acid1 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 bums or maiming or disfigurement or disability or grievous hurt to that person,

Punishment

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.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: a term which shall not be less than five years but which may extend to seven years.
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FAQ — Section 326B IPC

Section 326B of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Voluntarily throwing or attempting to throw acid, etc.”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

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.

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.