Supreme Court Seeks Nationwide Data on Acid Attacks, Asks States, UTs to Report Case Status and Victim Rehabilitation

The Supreme Court of India has directed all States and Union Territories to submit detailed, year-wise data on acid attack cases, including trial status and appeals. The Court also sought information on victim rehabilitation, medical expenses, and urged tougher punishment for acid attack convicts.

Kerala High Court Advocates for Adequate Reparation in Acid Attack Cases: A Closer Look at the Recent Verdict

Kerala High Court Calls for Reconsideration of Compensation for Acid Attack Victims In a recent judgment, the Kerala High Court emphasized the need for adequate compensation for acid attack victims, reflecting on the grievous nature of their injuries. Justice Devan Ramachandran observed, “The law relating to reparation is now well-settled. It has to be adequate […]