Laxmi vs Union Of India & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of compensation for acid attack victims under Section 357C of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, emphasizing the need for a minimum compensation of Rs. 3,00,000 for each victim, as mandated by previous rulings. The Court found that many States and Union Territories had not complied with this directive, and thus directed the Member Secretary of the State Legal Services Authority to ensure compliance and publicize the Victim Compensation Scheme. The Court also mandated that full medical assistance and free treatment in private hospitals be provided to acid attack victims, reinforcing the state's obligation to support these individuals.