Steps for States to ensure fulfilment of the rights

Last updated on Jun 14, 2022

If you are a victim of atrocities, dependent of the victim or a witness to the atrocities, the State Government must ensure that you are given: 

  • a copy of the FIR free of cost
  • immediate relief in cash or kind
  • necessary protection from intimidation and harassment 
  • relief in respect of death, injury or damage to property
  • food, water, clothing, shelter, medical aid, transport facilities or daily allowance
  • maintenance expenses to the victims and their dependents 
  • information about your rights at the time of making complaints and registering the FIR
  • Information about necessary precautions to be taken at the time of medical examination
  • information about the relief amount 
  • information about the dates and place of investigation and trial
  • adequate briefing regarding the case and legal aid wherever needed

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