Supreme Court seeks government response on plea to ban retail sale of acid
Petitioners have raised concerns over the use of corrosive substance in crimes against women
On August 31, 2026, the Supreme Court inquired with the Union government regarding a petition seeking a ban on the retail sale of acid following concerns about its use in crimes against women. The petitioners, led by senior advocate Saurabh Kirpal and acid-attack survivor activist Shaheen Malik, argued that acid remained accessible in retail outlets despite the 2013 court directives regulating its sale.
They requested either a complete ban or stringent regulatory measures on retail sale of acid. The court directed the government and states to develop rehabilitation and compensation measures for acid attack victims within six weeks, and asked for updates on the number of such cases and pending chargesheets. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta informed the court that the government had amended the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 to include benefits for victims suffering internal injuries from forced ingestion of acid.
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