Citation

Kumar V. Dignity (Kingston, R.I.) 2021; 6(1): e5.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2021, Department of Women's Studies University of Rhode Island)

DOI

10.23860/dignity.2021.06.01.05

PMID

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Abstract

India has the highest number of acid attacks globally every year, and despite the actions taken by the Indian Government and the Supreme Court of India, the crime is on the rise. This increase can be attributed to the patriarchal ideology that is prevalent in India and to India's inadequate legal system, which does not deliver efficient remedies to the victims. This article will discuss the prevalence of acid attacks in India, motives behind the attacks, consequences on victims, and shortcomings in measures adopted to prevent the crime and provide justice to victims.

Language: en