ACID ATTACK SURVIVORS
MHA grants SRK's NGO, Meer Foundation, FCRA licence
Shah Rukh Khan's NGO, Meer Foundation, granted FCRA licence by MHA for 5 years to support acid attack survivors.
Supreme Court notice to Centre, RBI on plea seeking alternate digital KYC process for acid attack survivors
The Supreme Court has requested responses from the Centre on a plea for an alternative digital KYC process for acid attack survivors and persons with permanent eye damage. Acid attack activist Pragya Prasun and others filed the plea citing challenges faced due to current KYC requirements hindering access to essential services for survivors with eye disfigurement.
Acid attacks increase by 69% in England and Wales with more women than men victims
According to Acid Survivors Trust International (ASTI), 710 acid attacks were recorded in England and Wales last year, compared to 421 in 2021.The total economic cost of all the attacks in 2022 was more than GBP 44 million.
HC refuses to put blanket ban on sale of acid, directs govt to strictly implement rules to prevent misuse for crimes
The high court said in cases of non-compliance of the rules or unlawful sale of acid, the authorities must take swift and decisive action against the offenders. By imposing strict penalties on those found to be involved in the illegal sale or misuse of acid, the state authorities can create a deterrent effect and encourage compliance, it said.
Acid attack survivor, a peon's daughter, tops in school with 95 per cent in CBSE Class 10 exams
The 15 year old, Kafi expressed her desire to become an IAS officer and loves studying Geography. Her father works as a peon in the secretariat. At 3 years old, Kafi was attacked by her neighbours and they threw acid causing her entire face to burn. She was hospitalised for 6 years, during the course of which she lost the use of her eyes. Since then, she has been studying through Braille script and she is very fast in reading, the result of which is shown in her 95.02 per cent marks in Class 10.
Consumer interest watchdog CCPA issues notices to Flipkart, Meesho for sale of acid on their platforms
The CCPA, the watchdog of consumer interest in India, has come across the sale of highly corrosive acids on these e-commerce platforms. It has questioned the easy and unregulated availability of such acids on these e-platforms. Availability of hazardous acids in such accessible manner can be dangerous and unsafe for consumers and to the public at large, it said.
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Delhi's acid attack survivor conscious, continues to be in ICU: Doctor
Three men have been arrested in connection with the incident, leading to an outrage with many raising questions over the availability of acid in markets despite a ban.
Compensation not paid to acid attack victims in 799 out of 1,273 cases: NCW
The meeting was held to review and discuss the cases of acid attack registered on the website of the Commission's Management Information System (MIS).
How finding jobs becomes difficult for acid attack survivors
While companies like Shoppers Stop, mall brand Select Citywalk and Italian automotive parts maker Magneti Marelli have supported the cause as part of their CSR, a lot still needs to be done to employ survivors.
Uttarakhand government mulls introducing pension scheme for acid attack survivors
There are ten acid attack survivors in Uttarakhand who live in Haridwar, Nainital and Udham Singh Nagar districts.
Chhapaak hits HC barrier on credit
The court directed film director Meghna Gulzar and producer Fox Star Studios to acknowledge advocate Aparna Bhat in the opening credits.
‘Chhapaak’ credit row: Delhi court rules in favour of Laxmi Agarwal’s lawyer, asks producers to give due credit
The acid attack survivor’s lawyer had called out the makers on Facebook for not giving due credit.
Deepika Padukone-starrer 'Chhapaak' gets 'U' certificate, Meghna Gulzar says it's an 'immense validation'
The movie is slated to release on January 10.
Deepika Padukone tears up at 'Chhapaak' trailer launch, calls it career's most special film
The film is based on the real-life story of acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal.
Delhi: Cashless treatment for accidents, acid attacks
Officials said that private hospitals or nursing homes did not have to enter into any agreement with Delhi government for the reimbursement of bills of patients.
Supreme Court to examine compliance of guidelines, laws on acid attack survivors
The court issued notices to the Centre and all state governments and Union Territories for their responses within four weeks.
Akshay Kumar gives Rs 5 lakh to acid attack survivor who was unemployed for a year
Laxmi Agarwal recently opened up about her poor financial condition.
Life is 'priceless', cannot be quantified in monetary terms: Supreme Court
The observation by a bench headed by Justice Madan B Lokur came when a lawyer questioned the compensation scheme of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA)
SC nod for compensation scheme for sexual assault, acid attack victims
The scheme says that victim of acid attacks, in case of disfigurement of face, would get a minimum compensation of Rs 7 lakh, while the upper limit would be Rs 8 lakh.
Acid attack survivors can get cashless treatment
For seeking reimbursement, nursing homes and private hospitals will need to enter into an agreement with Delhi Arogya Kosh.
Keep watch on shops selling acid, Yogi Adityanath government directs UP district magistrates
UP state chief secretary Rahul Bhatnagar has written to district magistrates asking them to inspect shops selling acid every month.
Café Courage: Recalling the relentless fight of acid attack survivors
As Sheroes’ Hangout in Agra turns two, the acid attack survivors who snatched back their lives recall their relentless fight.
Delhi Court awards Rs 12 lakh compensation to acid attack victim
The court also termed it unfortunate that acid was easily available and it was being rampantly used.
Acid attack: Supreme Court asks states, UTs to give free treatment
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.
Acid attack survivor Laxmi is now the mother of a seven-month old girl
Laxmi has given her seven-month-old daughter the adorable name 'Pihu' and the baby like her mother will also sport a single name.
Give free treatment to acid attack victims: Supreme Court to private hospitals
On banning off-the-counter sale of acid across the country, it asked all states and UTs to notify acid as a "scheduled substance" to stop its unregulated sale.
Government to fix time-frame for probe & trial of acid attack cases
As per Criminal Law (Amendment) Act 2013, a person convicted for acid attack is sentenced to imprisonment for ten years or life.
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