Supreme Court of India · 2015-12-07
Parivartan Kendra & Anr vs U.O.I & Ors
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Parivartan Kendra & Anr
- Respondent
- U.O.I & Ors
- Bench
- C. Nagappan, M.Y. Eqbal
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the inadequacies in the compensation and medical treatment for acid attack victims, emphasizing the need for a legal framework to ensure adequate rehabilitation and support under Article 21 of the Constitution. The Court highlighted the failures in the treatment provided to two dalit sisters who were victims of an acid attack, noting the delay in medical care and the lack of accountability for the perpetrators. The Court directed the authorities to implement effective measures for the welfare of acid attack survivors, ensuring timely medical assistance and adequate compensation as per the guidelines established in Laxmi vs. Union of India.