SC Seeks Centre's View on Banning Retail Sale of Acid, Flags Failure to Enforce 2013 Norms
The bench said 2013 guidelines have become obsolete and asked states and Union Territories to report acid-attack cases and pending trials.
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Supreme Court Seeks Stricter Curbs on Retail Sale of Acid
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Supreme Court on Monday called for stricter controls on the retail sale of acid and asked the Centre to examine measures to prevent its easy availability, while stressing the need for stronger rehabilitation and awareness mechanisms for acid attack survivors. India News | Supreme Court Seeks Stricter Curbs on Retail Sale of Acid.
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Times of IndiaSC seeks Centre's view on banning retail sale of acid, flags failure to enforce 2013 norms
The Supreme Court is seeking the Centre's view on banning retail acid sales. It also directed states to formulate rehabilitation measures for acid attack victims. The court noted that 2013 guidelines for acid sales have become obsolete. It asked the Centre to consider a model scheme for victim assistance. Information on acid attack incidents and pending cases was also requested from states.
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to decide on a plea seeking a ban on the retail sale of acid. The Centre should state whether it wants to ban the retail sale completely or allow it only under strict norms. The petitioners have pointed out that acid is still easily available, contrary to the court's earlier directions expressing concern over acid attacks. A bench headed by Chief Justice Suryakant has asked the acid attack victim…
Supreme Court mulls strict restrictions or complete ban on retail sale of acid; seeks response
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