What is the BNS Section 124 equivalent in the old IPC?

BNS Section 124 directly corresponds to legacy IPC Section 124(1). It consolidates the statutory definition and updated penalties under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.

Is Section 124 BNS bailable or non-bailable?

Section 124 BNS is classified as: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary). In bailable matters, bail is a matter of statutory right before the police or magistrate, whereas in non-bailable offences, bail is at judicial discretion under BNSS.

Is an offence under Section 124 BNS cognizable (arrest without warrant)?

The offence under Section 124 BNS is: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant). In cognizable offences, police officers have the authority to register an FIR and initiate an investigation directly.

Which court has jurisdiction to try cases under Section 124 BNS?

Cases under Section 124 BNS are triable by: Court of Session under the First Schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).

What is the primary objective and citizen takeaway of Section 124 BNS?

Section 124 BNS deals with '(1) Voluntarily causing grievous hurt by use of acid etc'. It establishes clear criminal liability, modern evidentiary thresholds, and proportionality in sentencing under India's modernized penal framework.

BNS Section 124

BNS Section 124: (1) Voluntarily causing grievous hurt by use of acid etc

Q: What is the punishment and imprisonment under BNS Section 124?

The prescribed statutory penalty under Section 124 BNS is: Imprisonment for not lesshurt by use of acid, etc.than 10 years but which may extend to imprisonment for life and fine. Sentences are subject to judicial trial assessment and aggravating/mitigating circumstances.

Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 124(1)

💡 Simplified Explanation

BNS Section 124 defines the rules, regulations, and penalties regarding: "(1) voluntarily causing grievous hurt by use of acid etc". This section is part of the updated criminal code of India (BNS, 2023) which modernized the legal framework.

Real-World Scenario

"If an individual is found violating the provisions regarding (1) voluntarily causing grievous hurt by use of acid etc as defined under this Section, they will be charged under BNS Section 124 instead of the old IPC sections."

⚖️ Procedural Classification Summary

Voluntarily causing grievous

Bailable: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary)

Cognizable: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)

Triable by: Court of Session

Punishment: Imprisonment for not lesshurt by use of acid, etc.than 10 years but which may extend to imprisonment for life and fine

Voluntarily throwing or

Bailable: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary)

Cognizable: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)

Triable by: Court of Session

Punishment: Imprisonment for 5 yearsattempting to throw acid.but which may extend to 7 years and fine

📜 Official Statutory Provision

of the BNS. 124 (2) Voluntarily causing grievous hurt by throwing or attempting to throw acid. 326B IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS, sans heading. Words “permanent vegetative state” are added

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