Voluntarily causing grievous hurt by acid: serious criminal penalties plus mandatory compensation to cover victim treatment. Section 124 penalises causing grievous hurt by use of acid or other means that produce permanent or partial damage, deformity, burns, maiming, disfigurement, disability, or a permanent vegetative state; attempted offences are separately punishable. The definition of acid includes any corrosive or burning substance capable of causing scarring, disfigurement or disability, and permanence need not be irreversible. Any fine imposed must be just and reasonable to meet the victim's medical expenses and shall be paid to the victim.
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Voluntarily causing grievous hurt by acid: serious criminal penalties plus mandatory compensation to cover victim treatment.
Section 124 penalises causing grievous hurt by use of acid or other means that produce permanent or partial damage, deformity, burns, maiming, disfigurement, disability, or a permanent vegetative state; attempted offences are separately punishable. The definition of acid includes any corrosive or burning substance capable of causing scarring, disfigurement or disability, and permanence need not be irreversible. Any fine imposed must be just and reasonable to meet the victim's medical expenses and shall be paid to the victim.
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