# Kerala High Court: Acid attack victims must get compensation despite fine 2026-08-08T13:32:46+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Kerala High Court has ruled that acid attack victims must be compensated regardless of any fine imposed on the offender. Justice Jobin Sebastian said compensation under the Victim Compensation Scheme, per Section 357A of the Cr.P.C., is in addition to the fine awarded. LiveLaw, which reported the judgment, said the ruling brings relief to victims. ## Coverage - livelaw.in Tags: acid attack, compensation, CrPC, Kerala High Court, victim rights Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/kerala-high-court-acid-attack-victims-must-get-compensation-despite-fine/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/kerala-high-court-acid-attack-victims-must-get-compensation-despite-fine/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.