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'Acid does not discriminate': Jharkhand HC raises compensation for male attack survivor; flags gender gap

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'Acid does not discriminate': Jharkhand HC raises compensation for male attack survivor; flags gender gap
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The Jharkhand High Court has increased compensation for a male acid attack survivor from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 15 lakh. The court emphasized that compensation should be based on the severity of the injury rather than the gender of the victim.

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This ruling sets a legal precedent for gender-neutral victim compensation schemes in India, addressing systemic gaps in justice.

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