Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act
Supreme Court Rules Forced Acid Ingestion Cases Must Be Tried as Attempted Murder
Dec 12, 2025 02:10 am CST
India's Supreme Court has ruled that cases where victims are forced to consume acid must be prosecuted as attempted murder rather than grievous hurt. The landmark decision came during a hearing of a petition filed by acid attack survivor Shaheen Malik, who seeks to include victims of forced acid ingestion under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act. The Court directed all states to respond regarding amendments to compensation schemes and scheduled the next hearing for January 2026.
Supreme Court Condemns 16-Year Justice Delay in Acid Attack Case, Orders Protection for Forced Acid Consumption Victims
Dec 04, 2025 06:13 pm CST
India's Supreme Court has issued strong criticism over a 16-year delay in an acid attack case, ordering daily hearings and addressing the gap in protection for victims forced to consume acid. The court has demanded data on all pending acid attack trials nationwide while considering expanded legal protections for different types of acid attack survivors.