The crime of throwing or helping someone throw acid, is both cognizable and non-bailable.1
A cognizable offence is a crime for which a police officer can arrest the perpetrator without a warrant.2
Non-bailable offence is a crime for which bail is not a right and the discretion lies with the court to either grant it or not. To learn more about bail in non-bailable offences, you can read our explainer on Bail for Non-Bailable Offences.