Acid attacks - The caustic truth

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 17, 2013, 20:08

Every year, an estimated 80% of the globally reported 1,500 acid attacks are directed at women.

Lok Sabha passes anti-rape bill, age of consent stays at 18

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 19, 2013, 19:46

The Lower House of Parliament on Tuesday passed the anti-rape bill, while maintaining the age for consensual sex at 18 years.

Acid attacks: SC asks Centre, states to address the menace

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 6, 2013, 12:01

The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed displeasure over the steps taken in the last seven years by the government to evolve a comprehensive, concrete and effective law to deal with growing acid attacks and ordered convening a meeting of states and UTs on the issues.

Chavan vows to set up CICB for acid attack victims

Last Updated: Saturday, October 27, 2012, 12:10

Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan has assured setting up of a Criminal Injuries Compensation Board in the state soon.

Acid attacks: SC fiat to Centre, states

Last Updated: Monday, July 2, 2012, 16:21

The Supreme Court today asked the Centre to apprise it of their measures to regulate the sale of acid to prevent its misuse as a weapon, particularly against women by their jilted lovers.