NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court today directed all states and Union Territories to formulate a uniform scheme to provide compensation to the victims of rape and sexual exploitation, especially those who are physically handicapped, saying there was “need to introspect” on their rehabilitation.
The apex court said they should consider and formulate programmes for such victims in the light of the scheme framed in Goa which provides compensation of up to Rs 10 lakh.
“All the States and Union Territories shall make all endeavour to formulate a uniform scheme for providing victim compensation in respect of rape/sexual exploitation with the physically handicapped women as required under the law taking into consideration the scheme framed by the State of Goa for rape victim compensation,” a bench of Justices M Y Eqbal and Arun Mishra said.
It said the authorities should look into Victim Compensation Scheme under Section 357-A of CrPC for providing compensation to the victim or dependents who have suffered loss as a result of such crime. (AGENCIES)
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