Delhi HC Flags Misuse Of Victim Compensation In Sexual Offence Cases

The Delhi High Court expressed serious concern over the misuse and misapplication of victim compensation schemes in cases involving sexual offences. The Court observed that compensation amounts are often disbursed mechanically without proper verification of eligibility or actual rehabilitation needs of victims. Issuing detailed guidelines, the Court stressed that compensation must serve its intended purpose of restorative justice rather than becoming a routine monetary exercise. The judgment mandates structured assessment, accountability of authorities, and periodic review to ensure victims receive meaningful support aligned with dignity, rehabilitation, and long-term welfare, thereby strengthening victim-centric criminal justice administration.