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J. C. DOSHI
UMESH SHANKAR PRAJAPATI – Appellant
Versus
STATE OF GUJARAT – Respondent
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.
2. By way of this petition, filed under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India, the petitioner has challenged the judgment and order dated 31.08.2021, passed by the learned 2nd Additional Sessions & Special POCSO Judge, Anand (in brief, ‘Court below’), in Criminal Misc. Application No. 944 of 2021, whereby, the Court below granted the compensa
The court confirmed that victims of acid attacks are entitled to significant compensation under the relevant victim compensation schemes, emphasizing the court's duty to act compassionately and in ac....
Section 11 of POCSO Act deals with offence of sexual harassment.
Rule 9 deals with grant of compensation.
The trial court must award interim compensation to child sexual abuse victims based on statutory provisions, irrespective of subsequent statements that may contradict earlier claims.
The main legal point established in the judgment is the duty of the court to consider payment of just and reasonable compensation to victims of crime and provide rehabilitation measures, as mandated ....
Section 357A of Cr.P.C. is extracted victim compensation scheme.
The amended provisions of Section 357A of Cr.P.C. and the Victim Compensation Scheme, 2011 are applicable to incidents that occurred prior to their enactment, entitling victims to compensation and re....
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