STATE AMENDMENTS of CrPC : STATE AMENDMENTS

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: A person from a Scheduled Caste (SC) is assaulted by a person who does not belong to a Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe (ST) in Karnataka.

Application of the Act:

• The court convicts the accused of assault.
• According to the Karnataka amendment to Section 357, the court is required to order the accused to pay compensation to the victim.
• The court determines the amount of compensation based on the loss or injury suffered by the victim.

Outcome:

• The accused is sentenced to imprisonment for the assault.
• Additionally, the court orders the accused to pay ₹50,000 as compensation to the victim for medical expenses and emotional distress.

Example 2:

Scenario: A person from a Scheduled Tribe (ST) is a victim of theft by a person who does not belong to a Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe in Madhya Pradesh.

Application of the Act:

• The court convicts the accused of theft.
• According to the Madhya Pradesh amendment to Section 357, the court is required to order the accused to pay compensatio...

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