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SECTION 326A IPC - Indian Penal Code - Voluntarily causing grievous hurt by use of acid, etc.[1]


Last Updated: 01 Dec, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty


As per new Indian Criminal law, IPC Section 326A has been replaced with BNS Section 124 with effect from July 1, 2024.
(The IPC section is included as a subsection in BNS. Words “causes a person to be in a permanent vegetative state" are added in Section 124(1) of the BNS.)

Please refer to BNS 124 for updated procedures & punishments.

Table of Contents
  1. IPC 326A in Simple Words
  2. IPC Section 326A related FAQs
Whoever causes permanent or partial damage or deformity to, or bums or maims or disfigures or disables, any part or parts of the body of a person or causes grievous hurt by throwing acid on or by administering acid to that person, or by using any other means with the intention of causing or with the knowledge that he is likely to cause such injury or hurt, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than ten years but which may extend to imprisonment for life, and with fine;

Provided that such fine shall be just and reasonable to meet the medical expenses of the treatment of the victim;

Provided further that any fine imposed under this section shall be paid to the victim.



IPC 326A in Simple Words

Section 326A of the Indian Penal Code punishes those who cause severe harm, such as permanent damage, deformity, or grievous hurt to someone by throwing acid or using any other means, with imprisonment of 10 years to life and a fine. The fine is intended to cover the victim's medical expenses.


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Offence : Voluntarily causing grievous hurt by use of acid, etc.


Punishment : 10 years to Life + Fine paid to the victim


Cognizance : Cognizable


Bail : Non-bailable


Triable : Court of Session



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What is section 326A?

The law states that anyone who causes permanent or partial damages, disfigures, disables, or disables a part of the person's body, or causes grave injury by throwing acid will be punished with a prison term of not less than 10 years, and this can extend to life imprisonment, as well as a fine. 13 Oct 2022


What is acid attack section 326A and 326B?

The Criminal Law Amendment Act of 2013 added new sections 326A and B to the Indian Penal Code, and created specific offences for grievous harm by using acid and throwing acid or trying to throw it.


What is the difference between 326A and 326B?

IPC 326A: Causing grievous injury by explosives or acid. Illustration A uses acid, fire bombs or other explosives to attack B in an attempt to disfigure a part of his body. IPC 326B: Throwing acid or explosives on purpose or in an attempt to do so. Illustration A attempts throw a firing cloth or acid dipped in petrol onto B. 20 May 2020


What is Section 326B of the IPC?

The Delhi High Court ruled that under Section 326B of the IPC an offence can only be committed if someone throws or tries to throw "acid" on another person and not any liquid or substance. 9 Nov 2023