Can Rape Victim Who Contracted HIV Be Awarded Compensation Under Delhi Victim Compensation Scheme? High Court To Decide

Nupur Thapliyal

28 Nov 2024 9:00 AM IST

  • Can Rape Victim Who Contracted HIV Be Awarded Compensation Under Delhi Victim Compensation Scheme? High Court To Decide

    The Delhi High Court is set to decide as to whether a victim of rape or sexual assault, who has contracted STD or HIV, be awarded compensation under the Delhi Victim Compensation Scheme, 2018.Justice Sanjeev Narula issued notice on a woman's plea who was subjected to sexual assault in 2017, leading her to contracting HIV, seeking enhanced compensation under the Scheme. She was awarded...

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