Vitriolage is punishable under which section: NEET 15: (A) Sec. 320 IPC, (B) Sec. 326 IPC, (C) Sec. 326-A IPC, (D) Sec. 304-A IPC
Answer is C. Ans. Sec. 326-A IPC The Section 326 A in the Indian Penal Code lays down the punishment for acid throwing. The minimum punishment is 10 years' imprisonment. It can extend up to life imprisonment with fine. A separate law to punish offenders in such cases was passed along with amendment of law on sexual offences.