Acid violence against woman and her rights: legal perspective and punishment in India

Abstract

Any kind of violence against woman directly attack on her dignity. But throwing acid on her disturbs her life physically, socially and psychologically.  Acid violence is an inhuman, cruel and degrading treatment that is amount to torture and deprived the victim from enjoying right to life and other human rights. In addition, victims of acid and burns violence suffer psychological trauma, economic and social ostracism. They may not be able to work, or be able to find a job, and thus perpetually struggle to survive. This research will explore the legislative lacunas in the penal system for punishing culprits as well as inadequacy of native penal laws for stricter punishment in such heinous crime. Therefore it discusses how far the legislature and courts in India have dealt with the issue of acid attacks and what the cases show. In Indian system there must be stronger law to curb such violence and urgent need to provide social security to victim.