Court Awards ₹12 Lakh Compensation To Survivor Who Was Raped As A Minor, Had To Terminate Pregnancy: Gujarat High Court

In a significant ruling, the Gujarat High Court has enhanced the compensation amount to over Rs. 12 Lakh for a minor rape survivor, acknowledging the severe physical, emotional, and mental trauma the survivor faced. The case involved a minor who was repeatedly raped in 2018, which led to a medical termination of pregnancy. The trial court had initially awarded Rs. 3 Lakh as compensation, but the High Court found this…