Rape of minor: Madras High Court orders ₹14 lakh compensation; slams Legal Service Authority for seeking dismissal of case

The criminal case was closed by a local court following the death of the accused. The District Legal Services Authority then suggested that the plea before the High Court seeking compensation, can be dismissed.
Madras High Court
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The Madras High Court recently awarded compensation of ₹ 14 lakh to a minor, mentally challenged rape survivor even though a special court had closed all proceedings in the case after the accused died during the pendency of the trial. [T Kaliammal v. The State]

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