The Supreme Court on Tuesday (January 27, 2026) recommended that the assets of people found guilty of carrying out acid attacks should be seized and auctioned to compensate their victims, both as a punishment and a measure of deterrence.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, heading a Bench, said the crime of acid attacks should result in “extraordinary punitive measures which are beyond the letters of the law”.
Where does India stand on acid attacks? | Explained
The top court said adopting a “reformative approach has no place for acid attackers”. A counsel submitted that the attackers, too may be hailing from the “lowest” strata of society with hardly any assets in their name.
Deterrent needed
