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Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016
May 10 , 2026
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- The Supreme Court of India expanded the definition of ‘acid attack victims’ under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, to include survivors of forcible acid ingestion.
- The Court used Article 142 of the Constitution to treat this expansion as a “deemed amendment” until Parliament formally amends the law.
- The ruling applies retrospectively from 2016, allowing eligible past victims to claim disability benefits and compensation.
- It ensures access to disability rights, rehabilitation, financial aid, and legal protection for victims, even without visible external injuries.
- The Court also suggested attaching offender assets for compensation, reversing the burden of proof, and including illegal acid sellers as co-accused.
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