Socio-Legal Aspects of Combating Acid Attack and It’s Regulation in India
- Ankesh
- June 16, 2020
Content :
An acid attack is an act in which an acid is thrown by the perpetrators generally on the victim’s face. It is a very grave situation which is currently hampering the society as whole. In addition to the physical deformity suffered by the victim, the victim also goes through a series of series and difficult situations mentally.According to a report, it can be inferred that much of the accident concerning an acid assault is for failure to marry, rejection of marriage or for any specific reason. Acid attack on women is increasing day by day, mainly on the 11-30-year-old girls. The easy accessibility of cheap acid makes it an ideal weapon for the perpetrators to use against this heinous crime against women. Illegal sale and purchase of acid is considered an offense that can not be redeemed, yet it is readily accessible in most urban and rural grocery and hardware stores. Sulphuric, nitric and hydrochloric acid are the most common forms of acid used in such assaults. Acid attack seldom kills a human but it causes severe physical , psychological and social scarring. Yet there has always been the phenomenon of perpetual suffering and psychological alienation. Research shows that most of the respondents to acid attack who had faced violence faced other forms of violence, such as casting out from society, difficulty arranging marriage, problem with employment, etc. Local authorities and administrative departments are conducting several community awareness programs to make people aware of this heinous crime. This paper attempts to illustrate the reasons and effect of the acid assault on this vulnerable person, and the victims\' difficulties or hindrance.
In this following paper the author has tried to examine the effects of acid attacks in the society at a large and how these can be stopped. In recent times self-awareness regarding these incidents have increased mainly giving credits to Bollywood movies like Chappak. Also, the author has tried to resolve the various issues faced by the victims. The author has also undertaken an approach to point out not just the female victims but also, the male victims of these acts.
