PARIVARTAN KENDRA versus UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS

PARIVARTAN KENDRA versus UNION OF INDIA AND OTHERS

Given the severity of the injuries, including lifelong medical needs and social stigma, the Court held that compensation for the principal victim should be enhanced to Rs. 10 lakhs, and her sister to Rs. 3 lakhs, exceeding the minimum specified in Laxmi's case. Further, the State Government is to take full responsibility for the victims' medical treatment and rehabilitation, and all States/UTs must consider inclusion of acid attack victims under disability lists.

Parties
Petitioner: Parivartan Kendra; Respondent: Union of India; Respondent: State of Bihar
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
07 December 2015
Procedural Posture
Writ Petition (civil) / Final Disposition
Outcome
Writ petition disposed of
Legal Topics
Acid Attack Victims, Victim Compensation, Rehabilitation, Article 32, Disability Rights
Constitutional Law Human Rights Criminal Law Acid Attack Victims Victim Compensation Rehabilitation Article 32 Disability Rights

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Parties

Parivartan Kendra

Petitioner

Union of India

Respondent

State of Bihar

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Writ Petition (civil) / Final Disposition

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Adequacy of compensation for acid attack victims
  2. 2 Implementation of compensation schemes and guidelines
  3. 3 Legal guarantee for medical care and rehabilitation services

Ratio Decidendi

Given the severity of the injuries, including lifelong medical needs and social stigma, the Court held that compensation for the principal victim should be enhanced to Rs. 10 lakhs, and her sister to Rs. 3 lakhs, exceeding the minimum specified in Laxmi's case. Further, the State Government is to take full responsibility for the victims' medical treatment and rehabilitation, and all States/UTs must consider inclusion of acid attack victims under disability lists.

Court Disposition

Writ petition disposed of

Orders

  • Main victim Chanchal to be compensated Rs. 10 lakhs by State of Bihar
  • Victim's sister Sonam to be compensated Rs. 3 lakhs by State of Bihar