The Jharkhand High Court increased compensation for a male acid attack survivor, Rahul Kumar, from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 15 lakh, calling the initial amount "meagre." The court also urged the state government to amend its victim compensation scheme to ensure equal treatment for male and female survivors.
UK faces rising threats from foreign states targeting critics and dissidents with violence, intimidation, and coercion. Diaspora communities report inadequate responses from authorities, leading to fear and insecurity.
Six people, including three teenagers and five women, sustained skin burns and peeling after being attacked with sulfuric acid in Jersey City, New Jersey. Authorities believe the incident was targeted and followed an earlier altercation. One juvenile has been arrested, and the investigation is ongoing.
Four Indonesian military intelligence officers have been sentenced to up to three years in jail for throwing sulphuric acid on human rights activist Andrie Yunus. The brazen attack occurred in Central Jakarta in March, leaving Yunus with severe burns. The court's handling of the case and the destruction of evidence have drawn criticism from rights groups.
Reshma Qureshi, a 28-year-old acid attack survivor, secures a 63% disability certification after a 3-year legal battle, highlighting systemic challenges for survivors.
Police in St. Petersburg are searching for a 27-year-old man who allegedly attacked his former partner. During a conflict, he reportedly doused her with acid, fired a flare gun, and stabbed her before fleeing the scene.
Three former contestants on "Married at First Sight" allege they were raped by their on-screen husbands, with one also reporting violent outbursts and threats. The show's production company and Channel 4 deny wrongdoing, stating appropriate decisions were made based on available information.
Paris Wilson, 35, found guilty of manslaughter and attempted kidnapping in connection with the acid attack death of her ex-husband, Danny Cahalane, 38, in Plymouth, February 2025.
