Procedural Classification · BNSS First Schedule
BNS Section 124 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines
Analysis of punishment terms, fines, and judicial sentencing rules for BNS Section 124: (1) Voluntarily causing grievous hurt by use of acid etc under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
⚖️ Sentencing & Penalty Guidelines
Voluntarily causing grievous
Bail Status
✕ Non-Bailable (Court discretion required)
Arrest Authority
Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable Court
Court of Session
Prescribed 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
Bail Status
✕ Non-Bailable (Court discretion required)
Arrest Authority
Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable Court
Court of Session
Prescribed Punishment
Imprisonment for 5 yearsattempting to throw acid.but which may extend to 7 years and fine