Amended RPwD Act to include persons internally injured by acid ingestion, Centre tells Supreme Court
The Indian government has amended the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act to include victims of internal acid ingestion as 'acid attack victims.' This change, which has retrospective effect, ensures that survivors of internal injuries can now access legal benefits and protections previously reserved only for victims of external acid throwing.
The Union government informed the Supreme Court on Tuesday (July 14, 2026) of amending the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act (RPwD) of 2016 to extend the definition of ‘acid attack victim’ to mean persons who have internal injuries caused by the ingestion of acid or any other similar corrosive substances.
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