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After section 326 of the Penal Code, the following sections shall be inserted, namely:- '326A. Whoever causes permanent or partial damage or deformity to, or burns or maims or disfigures or disables, any part or parts ofthe body of a person or causes grievous hurt by throwing acid on or by administering acid to that person, or by using any other means with the intention ofcausing or with the knowledge that he is likely to cause such injury or hurt, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than ten years but which may extend to imprisonment for life, and with fme: Provided that such fine shall bejustand reasonable to meet the medical expenses ofthe treatment ofthe victim: Provided further that any fine imposed under this section shall be paid to the victim. . 326B. Whoever throws or attempts to throw acid on any person or attempts to administer acid to any person, or attempts to use any other means, 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, shall be punished with imprisonment ofeither description for a term which shall not be less than five years but which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fme. Explanation I.-For the pwposes of section 326A and this section, "acid" includes any substance which has acidic or corrosive character or burning nature, that is capable of causing bodily injury leading to scars or disfigurement or temporary or permanent disability. Explanation 2.-For the pwposes of section 326A and this section, permanent or partial damage or deformity shall not be required to be irreversible.'. SEC. 1] THE GAZETTEOF lNDIAEXTRAORDINARY 3