‘Acid attack survivors face long hardship’: Allahabad High Court slams state for not rehabilitating woman after 9 years
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Allahabad High Court criticized Uttar Pradesh authorities for inadequately rehabilitating acid attack survivors, noting survivors face lifelong hardships. The court expressed displeasure over nine-year delays in rehabilitation measures, stating the state treats such serious matters casually. Additionally, the court upheld an acid attack conviction, sentencing the perpetrator to fourteen years imprisonment while recognizing acid attacks as gender-based violence.
Key Entities
Allahabad High CourtUttar Pradesh GovernmentAcid Attack SurvivorsJustice Saral SrivastavaJustice Garima PrashadGender-Based Violence