High Court ordered - compensation should be given to rape victims before 2009

1. Historic Compensation Verdict: The Rajasthan High Court, in a landmark decision by Judge Anup Kumar Dhand, ensures compensation for a minor rape victim in a case spanning nearly two decades. 2. Philosophical Foundation: Judge Dhand invokes the wisdom of Manu Smriti, emphasizing the societal importance of respecting and protecting women, stating that where women are worshipped, gods reside, and where they are not respected, all good deeds become fruitless.…