Allahabad HC Rules No Physical Injuries Do Not Preclude POCSO Compensation
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that survivors of sexual assault under the POCSO Act are entitled to compensation regardless of whether physical injuries are documented in medical reports. In a decision made yesterday, a division bench ordered authorities to pay three lakh rupees to a minor survivor within ten days of receiving a certified copy of the ruling. The court overturned a previous decision by a district steering committee that denied compensation, clarifying that the absence of injury marks does not invalidate allegations of sexual assault. The bench highlighted the importance of the compensation scheme as a supportive measure for survivors, emphasizing its liberal interpretation to address their trauma and suffering.
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