ACID ATTACKS VIOLATIVE OF ARTICLE 21 OF THE CONSTITUTION The Karnataka High Court while confirming the life sentence of a jilted lover who threw acid on a woman held opined that acid attack is a crime against basic human rights and also violates the most cherished fundamental rights guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. The bench of Justices B Verappa and V. Shrishananda observed that, “As throwing acid on young women or young lady and minor boy is more dangerous than murder and same cannot be tolerated by any father, mother, husband, children of the women etc and society at large. Therefore, it is high time to deal with the criminals/acid attackers with an iron hand." The order also stated that, “Justice demands that the Courts should impose punishment befitting the crime so that the Courts reflect public abhorrence of the crime.” Reddy and Reddy Law Firm boasts an unparalleled litigation practise. They have an experienced team handling criminal matters.