The Hindu·3 min read·hard
Victim compensation should be independent of fine imposed on offenders: Kerala High Court
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The Hindu Bureau
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The Kerala High Court ruled that victim compensation schemes must operate independently of fines imposed on offenders in criminal cases. The court emphasized that survivors of acid attacks require comprehensive rehabilitation that goes beyond the limited financial penalties paid by perpetrators.
The Kerala High Court recently observed that the compensation awarded under the Victim Compensation Scheme should be independent of and in addition to the compensation levied from the offender.
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