What happened: Shaheen Malik, an acid attack survivor, has petitioned India's Supreme Court to recognise survivors forced to ingest acid under the country's disability law.
Why it matters:
- It seeks legal recognition and support for a previously excluded group of acid attack survivors.
- Affected individuals could gain access to benefits and protections under disability legislation.
MNN Take: This petition aims to expand legal protections to more acid attack survivors, potentially improving their access to justice and social support.
Sources: BBC World