Acid Attack Victims
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SC says digital access fundamental right, directs KYC reforms for disabled, acid attack survivors
India | Apr 30, 2025, 02:21 PM ISTThe Supreme Court has ruled that digital access is an essential part of the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution and directed the Centre to revise KYC guidelines to make them accessible to persons with disabilities and acid attack survivors.
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Lucknow's Sheroes hangout cafe run by acid attack victims to be handed over to private firm
News | Aug 14, 2018, 11:38 AM ISTUttar Pradesh: Lucknow's Sheroes hangout cafe run by acid attack victims to be handed over to private firm soon
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Acid attack victims to get quota in central govt jobs
India | Jan 28, 2018, 01:41 PM ISTIn case of direct recruitment, four per cent of the total number of vacancies, up from the existing three per cent, in groups A, B and C shall be reserved for people with benchmark disabilities, an official order said.
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Centre to states:Give compensation to acid attack victims fast
India | Mar 14, 2015, 11:41 PM ISTNew Delhi: To ameliorate the suffering of acid attack victims, the Centre today directed all states to ensure speedy disbursal of compensation amount as well as timely treatment for them.A high-level meeting, chaired by Union
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Acid attack victims come together to open cafe near Taj
India | Oct 15, 2014, 05:16 PM ISTNew Delhi: A photo shoot, a documentary and now a cafe- survivors of acid attacks continue to fight the odds and come up with self sustaining ideas.Located opposite the Taj Mahal in Agra, a brand
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After attack on girls, 130 litres of acid seized in raids
India | Sep 13, 2014, 08:08 PM ISTMadurai: A day after two college girls suffered injuries in an acid attack at nearby Tirumangalam, officials raided several shops in the town and seized 130 litres of acid.The raids were conducted on the orders
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World's most inspiring photoshoot! (view pics)
Lifestyle | Aug 16, 2014, 12:18 PM ISTNew Delhi: Acid attack victims are often left to the sympathy of others, while many of us stand up to show support, these beautiful souls meanwhile fight for the rest of their lives. 'I frantically
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Know five most heinous acid attack cases in India
India | Jul 11, 2014, 07:42 AM ISTNew Delhi: In a male dominated society like India, most of the women have been facing exploitation and oppression at every step of their lives. A women has to face endless difficulties throughout her life.
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Maha govt mulls financial aid for rape, acid attack victims
National | Dec 19, 2012, 11:22 AM ISTMumbai, Dec 19: Taking serious cognisance of rising cases of rape and acid attacks, the Maharashtra government is planning to bear their expenses for medical and legal aid, counselling and rehabilitation.Under the 'Peedit Mahila Navjeevan