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ACID ATTACK SURVIVORS
When someone commits an acid attack, they intentionally throw acid on the victim’s face, usually. Acid attacks not only cause psychological anguish but can cause excruciating agony, long-term disfigurement, recurrent infections, and frequently blindness in one or both eyes.
The number of acid attacks on women is rising daily, primarily targeting girls between the ages of 11 and 30. The acids that are most frequently used in these attacks are hydrochloric, nitric, and sulfuric acid. To raise awareness of this horrible crime, local law enforcement and administrative departments are running a number of community awareness campaigns.
As per the FAQ of the Lok Sabha Discussion and data published by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), in the year 2018, under section 326A of Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC), there have been total 240 victims of acid attack in the country
Acid attacks are now officially classified as separate offences under sections 326A and 326B of the Indian Penal Code, by virtue of the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act,2013.
Section 3 of the “Prevention of Crimes (by Acids) Act 2008, (National Commission for Women-Draft Bill)” introduces the notion of Acid Attacks and Acid.
Initiatives by the Government The National Legal Services Authority has framed NALSA (Legal Services to Victims of Acid Attacks) Scheme, 2016 under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987. The main objectives of the Scheme include enabling victims of acid attacks to get access to medical facilities and rehabilitative services, and strengthening legal aid for victims of acid attack.
In addition, under the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund, Rs. One lakh as compensation is also being provided by the Prime Minister’s Office to the acid attack victim, since 08.10.2016.
Judicial Activism
| Laxmi v. Union of India, W.P. (Crl.) No.129/2006 | The Supreme Court of India in its Order dated 18.7.2013 had laid down a few set of guidelines-
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| Parivartan Kendra and Anr. V. Union of India and Ors. WP (Civil) No.867 of 2013 decided on 7.12.2015 |
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How do We Assist We acknowledge that the consequences of acid assaults/attacks do not define the survivor. As a matter of fact, we have repeatedly witnessed numerous Acid Attack Survivors exhibit enormous amounts of inner strength when faced with difficult situations. We support them as they go over obstacle after obstacle:
| Legal Representation | ⮚ To help them with the appropriate legal counseling along with the volunteers. ⮚ To assist them connect to legal professionals ⮚ Assistance in drafting civil suits for monetary damages |
| Compensation | The Supreme Court in its Order dated 18.7.2023 had directed that Acid Attack tack victims shall be paid compensation of at least Rs.3 lakhs by the concerned State Government/ Union Territory as the aftercare and rehabilitation cost, out of which a sum of Rs.1 lakh would be paid to the victim within 15 days of the occurrence of such incident (or being brought to the notice of the State Government/ Union Territory) to facilitate immediate medical attention and expenses in this regard. In this regard we assist in – ⮚ Availing the Compensation Scheme |
| Rehabilitation & Support Groups | Our goal is to provide the acid attack survivors with appropriate mental health support., and Assist them back into the Society- In this regard we assist in- ⮚ Helping Connect with Rehabilitation Programmes |
| Medical Assistance | ⮚ To assist the victim of acid attack by way of providing for medical treatment services and also provide social and psychological support. ⮚ Assistance in connecting them to the medical network ⮚ Assisting the survivor in arranging necessary funds treatments and post care. ⮚ Assisting in arranging fund for medicines, ointments etc. |