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IPC 326A vs BNS 124: Acid Attack Punishment under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
The stringent laws against acid attacks have moved from IPC 326A to BNS 124, maintaining their severity.
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Introduced after the landmark Laxmi v. Union of India case, acid attack laws are among the most severe in the penal code. BNS 124 carries forward the heavy penalties (10 years to Life) and ensures that the financial burden of the crime is borne by the offender through mandatory compensation to the victim.
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The stringent laws against acid attacks have moved from IPC 326A to BNS 124, maintaining their severity.
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