Gujarat: Compensation for rape, violent crimes increased

Ahmedabad | Saturday | 16th February, 2019

Summary:

The state government on Friday announced a sharp increase in compensation paid to rape survivors and victims of acid attack and other crimes. Similarly, gang-rape survivors would get Rs 5-10 lakh compensation, and victims of unnatural sex Rs 4-7 lakh In the scheme, implemented by Gujarat State Legal Services Authority, the compensation for rape survivors has been increased from minimum Rs 3 lakh earlier to Rs 4-7 lakh. Similarly, gang-rape survivors would get Rs 5-10 lakh compensation, and victims of unnatural sex Rs 4-7 lakh. AID FOR SURVIVORSIn the scheme, implemented by Gujarat State Legal Services Authority, the compensation for rape survivors has been increased from minimum Rs 3 lakh earlier to Rs 4-7 lakh..