Who does the law protect?

The sale of acid in India is governed by two levels of regulatory mechanisms: State-level Rules framed by the respective State and UT Governments Various state and Union Territory governments have framed rules for theRead more

[Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on physical violence which some readers may find disturbing.] For crimes of acid attack, medical and rehabilitation facilities must be provided to survivors free of cost: They mustRead more

[Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on physical violence which some readers may find disturbing.] If you are a survivor of acid attack, you can approach the following authorities: Police You can approach theRead more

The crime of throwing or helping someone throw acid, is both cognizable and non-bailable. 1 A cognizable offence is a crime for which a police officer can arrest the perpetrator without a warrant. 2 Non-bailableRead more

[Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on physical violence which some readers may find disturbing.] The crimes relating to acid attacks have been specified under the Indian Penal Code, 1860 and the Code ofRead more