Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 09-10-2026
Case Overview
- Petition filed by Shaheen Malik, Director of Brave Souls Foundation, on behalf of an acid‑attack victim (name withheld) against Union of India and others (I.A. No. … in WP(C) No.1112/2025).
- Victim was attacked on 06‑10‑2026 at ~6:30 AM at Gondha Chowk, Bhajanpura, Delhi; FIR No. 424/2026 registered, assailant identified as Tajjudin @ Sikander.
- Victim received initial emergency care at JPC Hospital, then referred to GTB Hospital; later taken to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital where admission was refused and she waited in ambulance for hours.
- Similar refusal reported from Apollo Hospital citing lack of dedicated burn unit.
- Petition relies on Section 397 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, obligating all hospitals to provide free first‑aid to victims of offences under Section 124 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
Final Outcome
- Court registers the IA in WP(C) No.1112/2025.
- Sir Ganga Ram Hospital directed to admit the victim as an indoor patient and provide all necessary medical, surgical and plastic‑surgery treatment free of cost; discharge only after doctor certifies fitness for outdoor treatment.
- Hospital may forward incurred bills to the Court for refund directions.
- Delhi Police directed to arrest the accused Tajjudin @ Sikander and file a compliance report.
- Superintendent of Sir Ganga Ram Hospital also required to file a compliance report.
- Copy of order to be sent to the hospital by fax.
Topics: Legal Enforcement; Healthcare