MAQBOOL Vs. STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH AND ANOTHER

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Leave granted.

(2.) In an acid attack, if the injury is simple, whether an offence under Section 326A of the Indian Penal Code (hereinafter referred to as 'IPC') is attracted, is the main question for consideration in this case. And if the injury is only simple, whether charge can be framed under Section 326B is the incidental issue.

(3.) Section 326A was introduced by The Criminal Law (Amendment)Act, 2013 pursuant to the recommendations contained in the Report of the Committee on Amendments to Criminal Law, popularly known as J.S. Verma Committee Report. The pre-amended provision covering such injuries is Section 326.