At the heart of this push? An acid attack survivor who appeared in court, 17 years after her own attack, still struggling to sleep without medicine. She told the bench: 'About 3 people are attacked every day. No one cares.' The court didn’t just nod along. CJI Surya Kant suggested strict rules; like requiring buyers to be over 50, providing written reasons for purchase, and automating sales data so authorities can track every drop. NGOs and schools are also being roped in to teach prevention and emergency response. This isn’t just about regulation. It’s about accountability; states must now report rehabilitation efforts, medical costs, and even the marital status and education of survivors. The court even ordered states to create schemes offering free treatment and education within six weeks. If implemented, this could be one of the strongest protections yet for acid attack survivors. And it all started because one woman refused to stay silent.