In the context of a woman who is an acid attack survivor facing employment discrimination due to visible scars, what legal steps can be taken to address this issue?
The acid attack survivor can take legal action against employment discrimination through various avenues. The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, and the Equal Opportunity Policy for Persons with Disabilities, 2020, prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability, which includes visible scars resulting from an acid attack. The survivor can file a complaint with the appropriate authorities under these regulations. Additionally, she may seek protection under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013, if the discrimination is gender-based. This legislation addresses workplace harassment and discrimination against women, and the survivor can file a complaint with the Internal Complaints Committee formed under the Act. Seeking legal counsel and documenting instances of discrimination will strengthen the case, and the survivor may be entitled to remedies such as compensation, reinstatement, or other relief as determined by the relevant legal authorities.