CJI Suryakant's Tough Stance: Auction Culprits' Property, Acid Attackers Won't Escape

• The Supreme Court has taken a strict stance on acid attack cases, questioning why culprits' properties shouldn't be auctioned for victim compensation.
• CJI Suryakant emphasized that the current 3 lakh rupees compensation is insufficient for lifelong treatment and dignified living for victims.
• Shaheen Malik's 16-year fight for justice highlighted systemic flaws, leading the court to assure her of legal support.
• The court noted flaws in the 2016 Disability Act, which excludes victims of forced acid ingestion from disability categorization.
• The Supreme Court has directed all states and Union Territories to provide comprehensive year-on-year data on acid attack cases.

Why It Matters: The Supreme Court is pushing for stricter punishment and financial ruin for acid attackers, ensuring better victim compensation.