System can’t undo the offence: Delhi High Court awards Rs 6 lakh as interim compensation to minor victim of sexual assault

The Delhi High Court set aside the Trial Court order which has given Rs. 50,000 as interim compensation to the minor victim. Noting that “Since the system cannot turn the clock back nor ‘undo’ the offence, there is little else the court can do other than prosecute the offender and provide to the victim whatever psychological security and sense of empowerment that monetary compensation can give,” the High Court awarded Rs. 6 lakh as interim compensation to the minor victim of sexual assualt.

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