CHANDIGARH, April 7 -- The State Legal Services Authority (SLSA), UT Chandigarh, has disbursed compensation amounting to Rs.5 crore over the past five years under the victim compensation scheme, 2018. In the previous financial year (2025-26) alone, Rs.77 lakh has been awarded to 16 victims across various categories, reflecting continued efforts to provide timely relief.

The scheme, notified under Section 357A of the Code of Criminal Procedure and aligned with updated legal provisions, aims to offer prompt financial and rehabilitative assistance to victims of serious crimes, including sexual assault, acid attacks, offences under the POCSO Act, grievous injuries, and cases of death.

Officials said the initiative goes beyond monetary compe...