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The sale of acid in India is governed by two levels of regulatory mechanisms: State-level Rules framed by the respective State and UT Governments Various state and Union Territory governments have framed rules for the sale of acid, including Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Karnataka,  Tripura, and Himachal Pradesh. 1 These rules are broadly similar, and prescribe variousRead more

[Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on physical violence which some readers may find disturbing.] For crimes of acid attack, medical and rehabilitation facilities must be provided to survivors free of cost: They must be given free first aid and medical treatment. They must be provided with a medical certificate free of cost thatRead more

[Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on physical violence which some readers may find disturbing.] If you are a survivor of acid attack, you can approach the following authorities: Police You can approach the police to make a complaint. You can get in touch with the police by dialing the helpline number 100. TheRead more

The crime of throwing or helping someone throw acid, is both cognizable and non-bailable. 1 A cognizable offence is a crime for which a police officer can arrest the perpetrator without a warrant. 2 Non-bailable offence is a crime for which bail is not a right and the discretion lies with the court to eitherRead more

[Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on physical violence which some readers may find disturbing.] The crimes relating to acid attacks have been specified under the Indian Penal Code, 1860 and the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. Anyone can be punished for the crimes given below regardless of their gender. They are: Throwing acidRead more

[Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on physical violence which some readers may find disturbing.] To seek compensation under the Victims Compensation Scheme, the procedure is 1: Step 1: Filing an FIR The survivor or someone on their behalf has to mandatorily report the acid attack crime by filing an FIR. Step 2: SharingRead more

The legal process following an acid attack is: Step 1: File an FIR [Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on physical violence which some readers may find disturbing.] A First Information Report (“FIR”) can be filed in the police station against the accused. This FIR can either be filed by the survivor, their familyRead more

[Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on physical violence which some readers may find disturbing.] The medical process for the treatment of acid attack survivors is: Step 1: First Steps and Immediate Treatment The survivor should be rushed to the nearest hospital to receive immediate medical treatment. The treatment must be provided free ofRead more

[Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on physical violence which some readers may find disturbing.] Survivors of acid attacks have the following rights under the law: Right to Seek Medical Treatment A survivor of an acid attack has the right to seek medical treatment in both government and private hospitals. The Supreme Court issuedRead more

[Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on physical violence which some readers may find disturbing.] The complaint can be filed by: The survivor of the acid attack 1 A relative, friend or acquaintance Any person who has witnessed the crime Any person who knows such an attack is going to happen The first pointRead more

[Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on physical violence which some readers may find disturbing.] The law on acid attack protects all persons, regardless of their gender. Further, there are no specifications in the law in terms of the age of the survivor. 1 Therefore, an acid attack, whether carried out on a personRead more

[Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on physical violence which some readers may find disturbing.] An acid attack is the crime of hurting a person by throwing acid on them, administering acid 1 to that person or doing anything with acid with the intention or knowledge that it would harm the person. An acidRead more

You can complain against both men and women for domestic violence. You can complain against the following:  Your family: You can complain about your family, if they are subjecting you to domestic violence, in the following circumstances: If you are related to the harasser by blood, you can file a case against them. For example,Read more

Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on domestic violence which some readers may find disturbing. You live in a shared household with your harasser if you:  Have lived with the harasser  In order to seek protection and relief, you must live, or have lived at some point of time, with your harasser in theRead more

Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on domestic violence which some readers may find disturbing. In order to seek relief for domestic violence under the law, you need to prove that you have a domestic relationship with the harasser. A domestic relationship means that you are related in any of the following ways withRead more

Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on domestic violence which some readers may find disturbing. An act of domestic violence can happen anywhere. It need not always be confined to the house you are living in.1 Domestic violence can take place anywhere, like your place of employment or education, your child’s school, the marketplace,Read more

Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on domestic violence which some readers may find disturbing. Domestic violence can be of many different kinds and in many form, such as verbal, sexual, etc. Given below is an indicative list of signs of domestic violence. You can get protection and go to Court if you, orRead more

Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on domestic violence which some readers may find disturbing. Any woman can file a complaint and seek protection against domestic violence under the law, for herself and her child/children. The religion of the woman does not matter1 i.e. any woman, regardless of her religion or caste, can fileRead more

Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on domestic violence which some readers may find disturbing. To seek immediate protection from domestic violence, you should file an application with the Court with the help of a Protection Officer or a lawyer. The Court will pass a protection order to give you and your child/children protectionRead more

Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on domestic violence which some readers may find disturbing. Domestic incident report (DIR)1 is a report that is made on receiving a complaint of domestic violence from a woman. This report can be made by either a Protection Officer or a service provider. The DIR will contain detailsRead more

Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on domestic violence which some readers may find disturbing. If you have faced domestic violence, then you can file an application with the Court (Civil Court, Family Court or Criminal Court) for immediate help and protection1. You should take the help of a lawyer and if you doRead more

Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on domestic violence which some readers may find disturbing. If you are being thrown out of your shared household (house) by your harasser or you don’t feel safe living in your house, you can approach the Court for help with the assistance of a lawyer or a ProtectionRead more

Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on domestic violence which some readers may find disturbing. To get money or compensation from the harasser, you can file an application 1 with the Court asking for monetary relief with the help of a lawyer or a Protection Officer. The Court will pass an order to compensate youRead more

In addition to filing a case for domestic violence, where you can seek, among other things, protection or monetary relief, you can also1 file a criminal case with the Court against the harasser if the violence you faced is severe. By filing a criminal case, the harasser would be punished for the act of violence committedRead more

Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on domestic violence which some readers may find disturbing. You can also reach out to certain helplines that will help you file a complaint, locate the relevant Protection Officer, and provide additional help and support. The relevant governmental helplines are listed below. Violence and Crimes Police If youRead more

Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on domestic violence which some readers may find disturbing. While filing a domestic violence complaint, you might need additional support and help, which you can access by approaching the authorities listed below.  Support and Assistance Protection Officer You can also approach the Protection Officer of your district, whoRead more

Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on domestic violence which some readers may find disturbing. If you decide to file a domestic violence complaint, a Protection Officer (PO) is generally the first point of contact for you. Anyone, including someone you know, can visit, call, or write to a Protection officer in your districtRead more

Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on domestic violence which some readers may find disturbing. Counselling refers to the provision of professional guidance by a counsellor, who will help you and your harasser settle the matter of the domestic violence you have faced, furnish a guarantee that violence will not repeat, and come upRead more

Trigger Warning: The following content contains information on domestic violence which some readers may find disturbing. Medical Facilities If you have been subjected to domestic violence, it is your right to receive medical assistance. You can approach the Protection Officer of your district or any service provider working within the ambit of women’s rights, andRead more

Domestic violence refers to violent or abusive behavior in a household that causes harm and may put the health and safety of a woman or any child under her custody in danger. With the help of the law1, you can: Prevent further violence by getting immediate protection. To get immediate protection, you can approach differentRead more

There is no specific time limit1for filing a complaint against domestic violence, but you must be able to prove that you were in a domestic relationship with the harasser at the time the violence took place. However, if there is a delay in complaining against the domestic violence that you have faced, you might beRead more

To be safe and free from abuse on the online platforms that we use in our day-to-day lives, you can follow the following tips based on the kind of user you are and the use of the online platform: Cyber safety tips for Children Cyber safety tips for Women Cyber safety tips for Senior CitizenRead more

If you are a victim of online abuse or know someone being victimised, you must report it to the authorities. You can report online abuse in any of the following ways: Approaching the Police Station When you go to the police station to complain about a case of online abuse that you have faced, theyRead more

If someone uses abusive language against you online or photoshops your image into content which is abusive or sexually coloured, that person can be punished1 under the law. The abusive language or picture or video should: Relate to a feeling or revealing of a sexual interest or sexual desire against you or; Relate to anyRead more

Online threats of causing physical injury or harassment can be intimidating, and is considered a crime. For example, if someone messages you on Facebook that they will beat you up, it is considered a threat of physical injury. You can approach the relevant authorities, and file a complaint.  In legal terms, this is called criminalRead more