The Delhi High Court has mandated that government and private healthcare facilities provide free services to survivors of rape, acid attacks, and POCSO cases. This includes comprehensive care such as first aid,

The High Court said denying requisite treatment to survivors was a criminal offence, and all doctors, administration, officers, nurses, paramedical personnel, etc, must admit and treat the survivor with urgency.

The court gave directions while hearing a plea of an accused who raped his daughter. The court said that the ambulance and other necessary arrangements should be made in case the victim needs to be transferred to other hospital.

The Delhi High Court said denying treatment to sexual assault victims was an offence for which the doctors, staff and management of the hospital could be penalised.

Delhi High Court mandates free medical treatment for survivors of sexual violence and acid attacks in all hospitals.