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The Supreme Court on Thursday had expressed its serious concerns over an acid attack from 2009. The apex court labeled the scenario as shameful, said that the case belonged to 2009 and still remained unresolved even after 16 years.

What has the Supreme Court ordered?

1. Directed all High Courts to submit details of pending acid attack cases within 4 weeks

2. Discussed the creation of special courts to close such cases

3. Asked the Centre to amend the law through Parliament or an ordinance, so surviving victims can be included schemes of the 'persons with disabilities' list for welfare

4. Issued notices to the Centre and the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities on the public interest litigation filed by acid attack survivor Shahina Malik.

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