Compensation Denied, Justice Delayed: The Silent Wails Of POCSO Victims

New Delhi: While examining a series of judgments under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act across states for a PIL on rehabilitation and compensation to the child victims of sexual assault, I was appalled by a glaring omission. In a substantial number of cases, compensation did not form part of the judgment, despite its statutory recognition as a critical component of restorative justice. In others, the compensation amount was as paltry as Rs 50,000 that completely disparaged and belittled the victim's right to restitution and rehabilitation.

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