Acid attack worse than murder: SC
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has upheld a life sentence for an acid attack convict, declaring such crimes worse than murder due to the lifelong suffering of victims. The court also ordered a nationwide ban on the open sale of acid and mandated a digital tracking system for purchases.
Why it matters
This landmark ruling sets a significant legal precedent for gender-based violence and public safety regulation in Pakistan.
--> Home Pakistan Acid attack worse than murder: SC Three-member bench upholds life term in acid case; orders ban on open acid sales
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