IndiaThe Indian government has informed the Supreme Court that it plans to amend the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act (RPwD) of 2016 to expand the definition of 'acid attack victim' to include individuals with internal injuries caused by the ingestion of acid or similar corrosive substances. This amendment would apply retrospectively, allowing victims whose injuries occurred before May 22, 2026, to claim benefits under the existing law. Previously, the 2016 Act recognized only those harmed by acid-throwing, excluding cases where acid was forcibly administered. In May 2026, the Supreme Court intervened under Article 142 of the Constitution to ensure that survivors of forced acid ingestion were included in the definition of acid attack victims. The court had previously urged the government to update penal and bail laws to address these severe crimes and develop a comprehensive policy to support survivors.
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