The deemed recognition would aid victims of forcible acid ingestion to claim disability benefits due under the 2016 Act. Image for representational purposes only.
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The Supreme Court on Monday (May 4, 2026) included persons who were forcibly administered acid within the definition of ‘acid attack victims’ under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
The 2016 law recognised only victims of acid-throwing, and not forcible acid ingestion.
Published – May 04, 2026 04:17 pm IST
