On July 14, 2026, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta informed the Supreme Court
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Why in news
The Union government amended the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act (RPwD) to include victims of internal acid injuries as 'acid attack victims' following a Supreme Court directive.
Background
The amendment to the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act (RPwD) became effective retroactively from May 22, 2026. It expands the scope of the 2016 law to provide legal protections and benefits to individuals suffering from internal injuries caused by acid ingestion.
Facts for Prelims
- Act / BillRights of Persons with Disabilities Act (RPwD) was enacted in 2016
- FactAmendment effective retroactively from May 22, 2026
- PostSolicitor General of India is the highest-ranking law officer after the Attorney General
For Mains
Q. Examine how the expansion of the RPwD Act to include internal acid attack victims reflects the shift towards a more inclusive social justice framework in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Legal recognition gap: Addressing the historical exclusion of non-visible internal injuries from disability protections
- Retroactive legislative impact: Balancing the legal principle of non-retroactivity with the urgent need for victim rehabilitation
- Institutional support: Ensuring specialized medical and rehabilitative infrastructure for internal acid injury survivors
Keywords: Inclusive development · Legislative expansion · Social justice · Retroactive legislation · Disability rights
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