NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Monday sought govt’s response to a PIL which sought concessional air-conditioned (AC) class rail fare for acid attack survivors to enable them travel to well-equipped hospitals for periodic treatment.A bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant issued notice to govt on the PIL by NGO ‘Atijeevan Society’, whose counsel argued that acid attack survivors, who generally belong to economically weaker sections of society, are compelled to travel long distances to access life-saving and restorative treatment.“Due to the nature of the burn injuries, persistent itching, and especially after undergoing surgery, acid attack survivors often need to travel by train in AC coaches. However, they cannot afford the high cost of AC tickets for frequent travels. Due to the existing framework, they can neither avail to earmarked quota otherwise available to Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) nor the concessional railway fare facility,” the PIL said.It said their rehabilitation necessitated multiple reconstructive surgeries, advanced ophthalmic interventions and prolonged post-operative care, which are available only at a handful of elite tertiary institutions in metropolitan cities like Delhi, Chennai and Hyderabad. It pleaded for inclusion of acid attack survivors within the PwD category to make them entitled to concession in rail fareEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos”Visit Marks Milestone In Strengthening India-UAE Partnership…” MEA On The Visit Of UAE PresidentIndia-US Trade Talks Ongoing In Complex Environment, Says Mukesh AghiBangladesh Admits 645 Minority Incidents In 2025 But Downplays Communal Angle Amid Hindu KillingsBJP Picks Nitin Nabin As National President,To Take Charge January 20“…We Find Threatening”: Poland Raises Alarm Over India’s Role In Russia Zapad ExercisesMore Than Optics: Why PM Modi’s Rare Airport Gesture For UAE President Matters For India’s StrategyWhat Does Pak Field Marshal Asim Munir Mean By Pakistan’s ‘Purpose’ And What It Means For IndiaUnnao Rape Case: Delhi HC Rejects Kuldeep Sengar’s Plea To Suspend SentenceThree Houses, Cars And Loans: How Indore Beggar Mangilal Built Wealth While Begging On StreetsReza Pahlavi Promises Friendship With India, But His Return Could Reopen Iran’s Old Fault Lines123PhotostoriesFake Sweet Potato in the market? How to check the purity of sweet potato at home and 6 easy dishesHow to make classic Bread Halwa at home8 baby girl names inspired by rare flowers from around the worldHow to make Chicken Kadi Patta for dinnerTop 10 countries in Asia with the highest quality of life20 Maggi combinations to enjoy this winter season15 best rated dishes made with Paneer from across India by top global culinary agency5 principal beliefs of Hinduism explained simplyFrom Namita Thapar’s Rs 50 crore house to Aman Gupta’s lavish lifestyle- Luxurious things Shark Tank India judges ownTravel influencer Shenaz Treasury recommends these 6 places women must travel to in 2026; safe, stunning and solo-friendly123Hot PicksSilver price todayBudget 2026Gold rate todayGold price predictionVande Bharat sleeperPublic holidays January 2026Bank Holidays JanuaryTop TrendingMatthew StaffordBroncos vs Patriots InjuryDJ MooreBill BelichickRoger FedererJalen BrunsonKhabib Nurmagomedov Net WorthNHL Trade RumorsSan Antonio Spurs vs Utah JazzWashington Wizards vs Los Angeles Clippers
NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Monday sought govt’s response to a PIL which sought concessional air-conditioned (AC) class rail fare for acid attack survivors to enable them travel to well-equipped hospitals for periodic treatment.A bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant issued notice to govt on the PIL by NGO ‘Atijeevan Society’, whose counsel argued that acid attack survivors, who generally belong to economically weaker sections of society, are compelled to travel long distances to access life-saving and restorative treatment.“Due to the nature of the burn injuries, persistent itching, and especially after undergoing surgery, acid attack survivors often need to travel by train in AC coaches. However, they cannot afford the high cost of AC tickets for frequent travels. Due to the existing framework, they can neither avail to earmarked quota otherwise available to Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) nor the concessional railway fare facility,” the PIL said.It said their rehabilitation necessitated multiple reconstructive surgeries, advanced ophthalmic interventions and prolonged post-operative care, which are available only at a handful of elite tertiary institutions in metropolitan cities like Delhi, Chennai and Hyderabad. It pleaded for inclusion of acid attack survivors within the PwD category to make them entitled to concession in rail fare
