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Crime
Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Acid Attack, Faces Rs 10,000 Fine
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 09 Oct 2026, 04:48 AM
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A man has been sentenced to ten years in prison and fined 10,000 rupees for an acid attack, as reported by The Times of India.
A court in India has handed down a ten‑year prison sentence and a fine of 10,000 rupees to a man accused of assaulting a victim with acid. The judgment was delivered by the presiding judge following the trial of the case, which was reported by The Times of India.
The sentencing follows the conviction of the accused for the deliberate use of a corrosive substance, an offence punishable under the Indian Penal Code and the Anti‑Crimes Act. The court cited the severity of the act and the lasting harm inflicted on the victim in determining the length of the sentence.
The fine, set at 10,000 rupees, is in addition to the custodial term and is intended to cover the costs of the victim’s treatment and rehabilitation. The judge also directed the accused to pay compensation to the victim, though the exact amount was not disclosed in the court’s order.
The case has drawn attention to the growing concern over acid attacks in the country, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of existing laws and better protection for victims.
The sentencing follows the conviction of the accused for the deliberate use of a corrosive substance, an offence punishable under the Indian Penal Code and the Anti‑Crimes Act. The court cited the severity of the act and the lasting harm inflicted on the victim in determining the length of the sentence.
The fine, set at 10,000 rupees, is in addition to the custodial term and is intended to cover the costs of the victim’s treatment and rehabilitation. The judge also directed the accused to pay compensation to the victim, though the exact amount was not disclosed in the court’s order.
The case has drawn attention to the growing concern over acid attacks in the country, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of existing laws and better protection for victims.