New Delhi, February 24: A Delhi court has convicted two people for forcing a woman to drink acid in 2019. The court found her husband, Shamin, guilty of beating her and held his mother, Haseena, and sister, Shabnam, responsible for making her ingest the acid.
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A Delhi court sentenced a man to one year in prison for throwing acid on a dog, causing it to lose an eye. The court emphasized the importance of compassion toward animals, citing Mahatma Gandhi and philosopher Emmanuel Kant. The judgment also included a fine and highlighted the need for strict punishment to deter cruelty against animals.
On 6th March, A Srinagar court sentenced Sajid Altaf Sheikh to life imprisonment and a Rs.40 lakh fine for an acid attack on a woman following a rejected marriage proposal in 2022. The judge emphasized the irreparable harm caused to the victim and dismissed calls for leniency, recognizing the imbalance between the convict’s rehabilitation and the victim’s suffering.
The Orissa High Court is seeking information from the state government about providing free medical care, including plastic surgery, for acid attack victims. This inquiry is driven by concerns over ensuring essential medical treatment and surgeries without financial burden. The Court’s action reflects a commitment to addressing the healthcare needs of acid attack survivors.