Archive · 19 Jan 2026
SC to Examine PIL on Railway Quota for Acid Attack Victims
The Supreme Court has agreed to look into a request made by a group called Atijeevan Society.
They want special train seats and cheaper train tickets for people who have been hurt by acid attacks.
Right now, these people don't get the same help as others with disabilities.
The group says this is unfair because acid attack victims often need to travel for medical treatment and can't afford expensive train tickets.
The court will now ask the government and other important groups to explain their side of the story.
Supreme Court agrees to examine a PIL seeking railway quota and concessional fares for acid attack victims.
Petition highlights exclusion of acid attack victims from existing benefits for Persons with Disabilities.
Acid attack victims face lifelong disfigurement and require frequent medical travel.
Petition argues that the exclusion is arbitrary and violates constitutional rights.
Court issues notice to Ministry of Railways, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, NCW, and IRCTC.
- Who
- Supreme Court of India, Atijeevan Society, Ministry of Railways, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, NCW, IRCTC
- What
- Examination of a PIL seeking railway quota and concessional fares for acid attack victims
- When
- Monday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Supreme Court, New Delhi
- Why
- To address the exclusion of acid attack victims from existing benefits available to Persons with Disabilities
- Petitioner
- Atijeevan Society
- Advocate
- Anandh Venkataramani
- Respondents
- Ministry of Railways, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, NCW, IRCTC
- Acts Cited
- Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016
- Constitutional Provisions
- Article 14, Article 21, Article 32
- Key Issue
- Exclusion of acid attack victims from railway concessions and reservation quota
- Impact
- High cost of AC train travel for frequent medical visits