Justice for Victims: Strengthening Legal Frameworks Under New Laws
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Justice for Victims: Strengthening Legal Frameworks Under New Laws Introduction The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA) mark a transformative shift in India’s criminal justice system. These legislations emphasize not just punitive measures but also robust victim compensation mechanisms. The recent RG Kar Medical College case highlights the urgent need for a structured and dignified compensation framework that supports victims’ families without reducing the act to a mere favor. RG Kar Case: A Turning Point In this landmark case, a young doctor was brutally raped and murdered while on duty. The court, under Sections 64 (rape) , 66 (punishment for causing death) , and 103(1) (murder) of the BNS, found the accused guilty and awarded: ₹10 lakh compensation for the victim’s death. ₹7 lakh compensation for the heinous crime of rape. Judge Das emphasized that since the crime occurred at t...