The Centre informs the Supreme Court that amendments to the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act will include people who suffer internal injuries from forcible acid ingestion. According to the submissions reported by outlets, the 2016 Act had recognised victims of acid-throwing, but did not cover cases involving acid ingestion leading to internal injuries.
The government says the proposed change carries a retrospective effect. This means victims whose internal injuries occurred before 22 May 2026 can also claim benefits under the 2016 Act, aligning the law’s scope with the amended definition. The government’s position is presented as a legal adjustment to ensure persons affected by internal injuries from acid ingestion fall within the disability framework and can seek protections and entitlements under the RPwD Act.
Both reports characterise the key feature of the amendment as expanding coverage beyond acid-throwing to include forcible ingestion, while also allowing earlier incidents to be brought within the amended benefits framework.
