Indian Polity · Criminal Law in India
Consider the following statements regarding acid attacks in India: Statement I: Acid attacks are treated as a distinct and serious criminal offence in India, with stringent punishment provisions introduced under criminal law reforms. Statement II: Despite the existence of strict legal provisions and Supreme Court directions regulating acid sales, weak enforcement and low conviction rates continue to challenge the justice delivery system for survivors. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
- 1Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct
- 2Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect
- 3Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II is not the correct explanation for Statement I✓
- 4Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I
Correct answer
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II is not the correct explanation for Statement I
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