Archive · 28 Jan 2026
SC Seeks Acid Attack Data, Harsher Punishments
On January 27, the Supreme Court of India heard a case about acid attacks.
A woman named Shaheen Malik, who was attacked with acid in 2009, asked the court to help victims like her.
The court asked all states and union territories to provide details about acid attack cases, including how many have been filed, how many are pending, and what help the victims are getting.
The court also suggested that the government should think about selling the assets of the people who commit these crimes to pay for the victims' treatment and support.
The court wants to make sure that victims get the best legal help and that the law is changed to include those who are forced to drink acid as disabled.
The court also said that the current compensation of at least Rs 3 lakh is not enough and that the punishment for acid attacks should be very severe to stop these crimes.
Additionally, the court suggested that the law should be changed so that the accused has to prove their innocence, similar to dowry death cases.
Supreme Court seeks year-wise details of acid attack cases from states and UTs.
Court suggests auctioning accused's assets to compensate victims.
Current compensation of Rs 3 lakh deemed insufficient by the court.
Petitioner Shaheen Malik seeks inclusion of victims forced to ingest acid under disability law.
Court directs states and UTs to file details within four weeks.
Court supports extraordinary punitive measures for convicts in acid attack cases.
Court suggests amending the law to place the onus of proving innocence on the accused, similar to dowry death cases.
- Who
- Supreme Court of India, Shaheen Malik (acid attack survivor)
- What
- Hearing of a PIL seeking expansion of disability law, better compensation, and harsher punishments for acid attack victims
- When
- January 27, Tuesday
- Where
- Supreme Court of India
- Why
- To address the plight of acid attack victims and improve legal provisions for their compensation, rehabilitation, and punishment of offenders
- Date
- January 27, Tuesday
- Petitioner
- Shaheen Malik (acid attack survivor)
- Court's Request
- Year-wise details of acid attack cases, their status, and rehabilitation measures
- Current Compensation
- Minimum Rs 3 lakh
- Court's Suggestion
- Auction accused's assets for victim compensation
- Legal Issue
- Victims forced to ingest acid not covered under disability act
- Court's Directive
- States and UTs to file details within four weeks
- Court's Stance
- Supports extraordinary punitive measures for convicts
- Legal Amendment Suggestion
- Onus of proving innocence on accused, similar to dowry death cases
Sources
Breaking News Today: 8 Flights Cancelled at Srinagar Airport Due to Bad Weather Conditions, Highway Blocked
CJI asks for 'extraordinary punishment' for acid attackers
Why Not Sell Assets Of Accused To Compensate Acid Attack Victims? Supreme Court
SC Asks States, UTs to Provide Details of Acid Attack Cases
SC considers attachment of offenders’ property to ensure compensation for acid attack survivors
Acid attacks: SC for harsher measures like in dowry death cases
Supreme Court seeks tougher acid attack law, calls for property attachment of accused
