Guidelines Issued to Ensure Effective Implementation as Court Flags Misuse of Victim Compensation in Sexual Offences: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court examined serious concerns relating to the misuse of victim compensation granted in sexual offence cases. The issue arose during consideration of criminal proceedings where compensation had already been paid to the victim under the Victim Compensation Scheme, but later developments in the case raised questions about accountability and recovery of public funds. The matter was considered in the case titled STATE v. TOSHIB ALIAS PARITOSH &…