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J. C. DOSHI
UMESH SHANKAR PRAJAPATI – Appellant
Versus
STATE OF GUJARAT – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. overview of the case and initial order on compensation. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. arguments presented against the lower court's decision. (Para 4 , 5 , 6) |
| 3. court observations emphasizing victim compensation obligations. (Para 7) |
| 4. final ruling and modification of the previous decision. (Para 8) |
JUDGMENT :
(J. C. Doshi, J.)
Rule. Learned APP waives service for Respondent No.1 and learned Advocate Ms. Calla waives for Respondent No.3. Though served, none appears for Respondent No.2-original accused.
1. In article titled as ‘Introduction, History and Conceptual Foundations’, published in ‘International Handbook of Multigenerational Legacies of Trauma’, the author Y. Danieli, underscores the value of victim compensation programme in outlining goals and recommendations for the victims of human rights abuse and as such, onset the primary goal as reestablishment of the victim’s value, power and dignity through reparation, accomplished by compensation, both real and symbolic. Aforesaid goal can be achieved when victim compensation programme serves as source of acknowledgment and validation when victims’ are treated compassionately.
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