A recent Delhi court acquittal in a 2009 acid attack case highlights challenges faced by survivors in India. The survivor, Shaheen Malik, who underwent numerous surgeries, plans to appeal, but fears the verdict will deter others. Data shows a low conviction rate for acid attacks, with 16 convictions and 27 acquittals from 703 cases in 2023. Acid attacks, often gender-based violence targeting women and girls by men, cause severe physical and psychological trauma.