Manipal Hospital Acid Attack Compensation Hiked to ₹17.21 Lakh

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has recently increased the compensation for a Manipal Hospital acid attack victim to ₹17.21 lakh. The enhancement in compensation came after the NCDRC found that the victim suffered 75% permanent disability due to the severe injuries sustained in the 2018 acid attack. The victim had undergone multiple surgeries and prolonged treatment at the Manipal Hospital following the incident. The hospital had initially been ordered to pay ₹7.5 lakh as compensation to the victim, but the NCDRC has now increased this amount after re-evaluating the extent of the victim's injuries and disability.

The acid attack had a profound impact on the victim's life, leading to significant physical and emotional trauma. The increased compensation is expected to provide some measure of relief to the victim and their family, who have been dealing with the aftermath of the attack. This development is also a reminder of the need for hospitals and healthcare institutions to ensure that their facilities and staff are equipped to handle emergency situations effectively.

Source: Google News – Manipal.