Criminal justice traditionally focus karta tha accused ki guilt/punishment pe. Slowly law ne recognise kiya ki victims ko bhi structured support chahiye – financially aur psychologically. Isi se victim compensation schemes ka concept develop hua.
In schemes ka source kabhi direct statute hota hai, kabhi government notifications, kabhi court directions. Broad idea:
Serious offences – like sexual assault, acid attack, human trafficking, brutal violence – me State funded compensation available ho,
Amounts injury severity, medical costs, disability, and long-term impact dekh kar decide hon,
Victim ko har baar conviction ka wait na karna...
Criminal justice traditionally focus karta tha accused ki guilt/punishment pe. Slowly law ne recognise kiya ki victims ko bhi structured support chahiye – financially...
