Voluntarily throwing or attempting to throw acid is an offence punishable under

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Voluntarily throwing or attempting to throw acid is an offence punishable under

A: Section 326 B of the Indian Penal Code

B: Section 120 B of the Indian Penal Code

C: Section 509 of the Indian Penal Code

D: Section 295B of the Indian Penal Code

The answer is: A

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Explanation

The correct option is A: Section 326 B of the Indian Penal Code.

This section deals with voluntarily throwing or attempting to throw acid on any person, with the intention of causing permanent or partial damage or deformity or burns or maiming or disfigurement or disability or grievous hurt to that person. The punishment for this offence is imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than five years but which may extend to seven years, and fine.

The other options are incorrect because they deal with different offences. Section 120 B of the Indian Penal Code deals with criminal conspiracy. Section 509 of the Indian Penal Code deals with word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman. Section 295B of the Indian Penal Code deals with injuring or defiling place of worship with intent to insult the religion of any class.