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Kerala High Court: Acid attack victims must get compensation despite fine
Kerala High Court: Acid attack victims must get compensation despite fine
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…
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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.
The Indian Opinion
The court's clarity is welcome, but enforcement remains the real test. Schemes often exist on paper while victims wait years for money. Will the state now track every acid attack case and pay within a fixed timeframe? A single number, such as the average days to compensation, will show whether this judgment changes lives or just adds to the file.
Source: livelaw.in
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