LAXMI versus UNION OF INDIA

LAXMI versus UNION OF INDIA

Minimum Rs. 3 lakh compensation per acid attack victim must be fixed and made available by all States and Union Territories; full medical assistance and free treatment (including medicines, food, bedding, surgeries) must be provided by both government and private hospitals which must not refuse treatment; sale of acid across the counter must be appropriately notified and banned; compensation claims to be handled by District Legal Services Authority instead of a new board.

Parties
Petitioner: Laxmi; Respondent: Union of India
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
10 April 2015
Procedural Posture
Writ Petition (criminal) / Final Order Petition Disposed of
Outcome
Writ petition disposed of.
Legal Topics
Acid Attack, Victim Compensation Scheme, Free Medical Treatment, Prohibition of Sale of Acid, Role of Legal Services Authorities
Criminal Law Human Rights Victim Compensation Acid Attack Victim Compensation Scheme Free Medical Treatment Prohibition of Sale of Acid Role of Legal Services Authorities

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Parties

Laxmi

Petitioner

Union of India

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Writ Petition (criminal) / Final Order Petition Disposed of

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Implementation of minimum compensation for acid attack victims
  2. 2 Free medical treatment and assistance to acid attack victims
  3. 3 Prohibition of sale of acid across the counter

Ratio Decidendi

Minimum Rs. 3 lakh compensation per acid attack victim must be fixed and made available by all States and Union Territories; full medical assistance and free treatment (including medicines, food, bedding, surgeries) must be provided by both government and private hospitals which must not refuse treatment; sale of acid across the counter must be appropriately notified and banned; compensation claims to be handled by District Legal Services Authority instead of a new board.

Court Disposition

Writ petition disposed of.

Orders

  • Member Secretary of State Legal Services Authority to ensure minimum Rs. 3 lakh compensation to every acid attack victim.
  • State Legal Services Authorities to publicize Victim Compensation Scheme.