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Date: 05-Jan-2024 Category: Extra Ordinary State: Union Government Country: India

Amendment

Issued by Government of The National Capital Territory of Delhi · Home Department

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

  • The notification amends the 'Delhi Victims Compensation Scheme, 2018' to include victims of mob violence and mob lynching.
  • It modifies the definition of 'victim' and provides for interim relief and compensation to victims of mob violence and mob lynching within 30 days of the incident.

Key Changes

  • The definition of 'victim' is expanded to explicitly include individuals who have suffered loss or injury as a result of mob violence and mob lynching. In case of death, the definition includes the victim's guardian or legal heir.
  • For mob violence/lynching cases, interim relief, including interim compensation, must be provided to the victim within 30 days from the date of the offence.
  • The limit of Rs. 50,000 for interim compensation does not apply to victims of mob violence/lynching; however, the upper limits of compensation provided under the schedule to the scheme will continue to apply.
  • The notification is effective from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette, which is January 5, 2024.

Impact Analysis

Victims of Mob Violence/Lynching

  • Action Item: Ensure that victims and their families are aware of the amended scheme and the process for claiming compensation.

Government (National Capital Territory of Delhi)

  • Action Item: Train relevant personnel (police, judiciary, social welfare officers) on the amended scheme and its implementation.

Courts and Investigating Agencies

  • Action Item: Ensure timely and efficient investigation and adjudication of cases involving mob violence/lynching to facilitate the prompt disbursement of compensation.

Key Entities Referenced

Delhi Victims Compensation Scheme, 2018: The scheme established by the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi to provide compensation to victims of crime. Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Section 357A): The section of the Code of Criminal Procedure that empowers the government to frame schemes for providing compensation to victims of crime. Lieutenant Governor of National Capital Territory of Delhi: The authority issuing the notification, acting on behalf of the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. Notification No. F.11/35/2010/HP-II/2677-2693 dated 27th June, 2019: The earlier notification which is being partially amended by this notification.
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