Telangana to give Rs 2 lakh to rape victims under compensation scheme

Hyderabad: The Telangana government on Saturday announced the “Telangana Victim Compensation Scheme” as contemplated under Section 357(A) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and in compliance with the directions of the Supreme Court. Rape victims will be paid a compensation of Rs 2 lakh.

For permanent disability (80 per cent or more), up to Rs 2 lakh will be paid up to 40 years age, Rs 1 lakh for 40-60 years age and Rs 50,000 for above 60 years age will be paid to victims.

The Telangana Victim Compensation Scheme is aimed at providing money to compensate victims or their dependents who have suffered loss or injury as a result of crime and who require rehabilitation.

Under the scheme, for loss of life (including dowry deaths), up to Rs 3 lakh compensation will be given (for victims up to 40 years age), Rs 2 lakh (40 to 60 years age), Rs 1 lakh (above 60 years age).

For partial disability (up to 80 per cent), Rs 1 lakh compensation for those below 40 years of age, Rs 50,000 for 40 to 60 years age and Rs 25,000 for above 60 years age.

For loss of any limb or part of the body due to acid attacks, irrespective of age, a compensation of Rs 3 lakh will be paid. Rape victims will be paid a compensation of Rs 2 lakh.

For loss or injury causing severe mental agony to women and child victims in cases like human trafficking, kidnapping, molestation etc, Rs 50,000 compensation will be paid.