Acid attacks

Another big step by Yogi Adityanath govt; tightens rules for storage and sale of acid to curb attacks

Yogi Adityanath-led UP government has taken yet another big step to curb crime in the state.

Apr 10, 2017, 11:32 AM IST

New Section in CrPC for compensation to sexual crime victims

Section 357A has been inserted in the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 vide the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2008, which provides for compensation to victims of crime.

Aug 03, 2016, 22:01 PM IST

Stop this shame! Two acid attacks in 24 hours shock nation, one accused held

The motive behind the two attacks is yet to be ascertained.

Jun 19, 2016, 13:15 PM IST

SC asks states, UTs to give free treatment to Acid attacks' victims

The court asked the Bihar government to pay a compensation of Rs 10 lakh to the victim, besides providing her free treatment including reconstruction surgery.

Dec 07, 2015, 13:16 PM IST

Acid attack victims: Chief Secys of 4 states appear in SC

Chief Secretaries of four states, against whom contempt notices were issued earlier, on Wednesday appeared in person in the Supreme Court and said they have filed responses on the issue of treatment and rehabilitation of acid attack victims.

Sep 23, 2015, 18:56 PM IST