Teerathraj vs. State of Uttar Pradesh

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1. 2 Nov 2026News

   Burn Injuries Which Healed Leaving No Visible Marks Or Functional Impairment Won’t Attract Sec.326-A IPC: Allahabad High Court

   The Allahabad High Court was considering an appeal challenging the validity of a judgment whereby the appellant was convicted in a case registered under Section 326-A of the IPC.

   Verdictum

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The court ruled that burn injuries without visible marks or functional loss do not qualify as acid attacks.

   Who:

   Teerathraj is the appellant challenging his conviction and the State of Uttar Pradesh is the legal opponent.

   When:

   Reported on 2 Nov 2026.

   Where:

   Allahabad High Court, Uttar Pradesh.

   Why:

   The court determined the injuries failed to meet the legal definition of the specific crime charged.

   What it means:

   The court is reviewing the validity of the previous judgment that convicted the appellant for this crime.

2. 31 Oct 2026News

   Acid Burns Must Have Lasting Impact To Attract S. 326A IPC: Allahabad High Court Alters Acid Attack Conviction To S. 324 IPC

   The Court holds a simple burn healing within 13 days does not attract Section 326A IPC; converts conviction to Section 324 IPC.

   LiveLaw

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The court changed a serious acid attack conviction to a less severe charge of causing hurt.

   Who:

   Teerathraj is the person convicted, the State of Uttar Pradesh is the prosecuting authority, and the Allahabad High Court is the judge.

   When:

   Reported on 31 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Allahabad High Court, Uttar Pradesh.

   Why:

   The court decided that burns healing quickly do not meet the legal requirements for the more serious charge.

   What it means:

   The court downgraded the conviction from a severe acid attack offense to a charge of causing hurt with a weapon.