To remove the differences in the compensation given by the States and the Union Territories to rape-victims, the Supreme Court directed the State Governments and Union territories to formulate a Uniform Scheme for the victims of sexual assaults; especially for those who are differently abled. Presently, Under section 357-A ,CrPC, the amount of compensation varies from Rs.20,000 to Rs 10,00,000. In order to formulate the scheme, the states were directed to take into consideration the scheme framed by the State of Goa which provides compensation of Rs.10,00,000. This judgment paves the way for making victim compensation an integral part of criminal justice system.
The judgement can be accessed here: http://supremecourtofindia.nic.in/FileServer/2016-02-11_1455181394.pdf
