The Horrendous Crime of Acid Violence With Special Reference To Laxmi V. UOI

Abstract

In India due to the jealousy and vengeance arising out of refusal to marry, denial of dowry result into acid attacks. Such attacks amount to the violation of their human rights. This paper also talks about the landmark case of Laxmi v. Union of India and emphasizes on the increasing threat of acid attacks and the precautionary and remedial steps to curb them. In this paper, the researcher also focuses on the physical, psychological and socio- economic impacts that has on the victims. The paper also argues that there must be fulfilment of monetary terms for the victims of acid attack. Illegal sale and purchase of acid are considered as non- bailable offence and it is still easily available in all most the grocery and hardware shops in both urban and rural areas. Sulphuric, nitric, and hydrochloric acid are the most prevalent forms of acid used in these attacks. Although, attack by acid barely kills a human being but it causes severe physical, psychological and social scarring that remains with victim throughout her life. However, the occurrence of eternal trauma is worse than death. This paper highlights the causes and impact of the acid attack on all innocent women and the problems or obstacle suffered by the victims.