The Delhi High Court emphasized the legal obligation for public and private hospitals to provide free, comprehensive medical care to sexual assault survivors, including emergency treatment, diagnostics, and psychological counseling. The court established strict directives to ensure immediate access to care, warning of legal consequences for non-compliance.
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 […]
