New Delhi, March 21 -- In a landmark Order, the Supreme Court on Thursday said acid attack survivors could approach their respective State Legal Services Authority in case there was a delay in receiving compensation. A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar took note of the submissions of the counsel of Mumbai-based NGO Acid Survivors Sahas Foundation that such survivors were finding it tough to receive compensation from authorities in Maharashtra. "Just get in touch with the State Legal Services Authorities (SLSAs)," the CJI said.
The bench added, "The victims will be at liberty to approach the State Legal Services Authorities in case of delay in payment of compensation." The SLSAs were further directed to m...