Correct option is D
The correct match for "Victim Compensation Scheme" is under Section 357A of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.), not Section 357. Section 357 deals with the order to pay compensation out of fines imposed by the court, while Section 357A specifically refers to the establishment of a Victim Compensation Scheme by the State Government for compensation to victims or their dependents in cases of crimes.
Information Booster:
Victim Compensation Scheme under Section 357A, Cr.P.C. Section 357A of the Cr.P.C. was inserted by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2008. This section mandates every state government in India to prepare a scheme for compensating victims of crime or their dependents. If the court believes that the compensation granted under Section 357 is inadequate or if no trial has resulted in a conviction, the court may refer the case to the District Legal Services Authority or the State Legal Services Authority for determining compensation under the Victim Compensation Scheme.
The introduction of Section 357A is a significant development in Indian criminal jurisprudence as it recognizes the need to financially assist victims of crime who suffer injury or loss due to an offense.
Additional Knowledge:
1. Complaint - Section 2(d), Cr.P.C.: Section 2(d) defines "complaint" as any allegation made orally or in writing to a Magistrate, with a view to taking action under the Cr.P.C., that some person, whether known or unknown, has committed an offense. It excludes a police report.
2. Police report - Section 2(r), Cr.P.C.: Section 2(r) defines a "police report" as a report forwarded by a police officer to a Magistrate under Section 173(2) of the Cr.P.C., after completing an investigation.
3. Contents of Judgement - Section 354, Cr.P.C.: Section 354 deals with the requirements for delivering judgments in criminal cases. It mandates that a judgment must be written by a judge or dictated in open court and contain the points for determination, the decision, and the reasons for the decision.
