The Supreme Court Thursday sought data from high courts across the country regarding the pending trials in acid attack cases while hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) concerning the condition of acid attack survivors.

A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi also asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to take instructions if necessary amendments can be carried out to bring acid attack victims within the scope of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.

“Issue notice. The learned Solicitor General who was present in the Court has graciously accepted notice. He has also expressed concern about the causes raised in the instant petition. We also direct the Registrar Generals of all High Courts to furnish the details of pending trials in the cases of acid attack

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