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Mrs.Uma, v. The Director General of Police

Madras HC13 Aug 2021WP/1962/2018

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What is this about?

In a petition seeking mandamus for compensation due to the husband's custodial death, the Court granted liberty to the petitioner to file an application before the District Legal Services Authority within eight weeks to avail relief under the Victims Compensation Scheme, 2013. The writ petition was disposed of accordingly.

What did the court decide?

Liberty granted to petitioner to file application before District Legal Services Authority within eight weeks for relief under Victims Compensation Scheme, 2013.

Mrs.Uma, Vs The Director General of… — Constitutional and Fundamental Rights | Madras HC (2021)

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W.P.No.1962 of 2018

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED : 13.08.2021

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI

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W.P.No.1962 of 2018
Mrs.Uma .. Petitioner
Vs.
1. The Director General of Police,
Mylapore,
Chennai – 600 004.
2. The Superintendent of Police,
Villupuram District.
3. The Inspector of Police,
Prohibition & Enforcement Wing,
Thirukovilur,
Villupuram District.
4. The Inspector of Police,
Arakandanallur Police Station,
Villupuram Police Station.
5. The District Collector,
Villupuram District.
6. The Inspector of Police,
Cuddalore Mudhunagar Police Station,
Cuddalore District. .. Respondents

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W.P.No.1962 of 2018

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Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to grant compensation to the petitioner for the wrongful death of the petitioner's husband Late Kasiraja due to brutal acts by the police officials.

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For Petitioner : Mr.N.Baaskaran
For Respondents : Mr.C.E.Pratap
Government Advocate (Crl.Side)
O R D E R
The matter relates to custodial death of the husband of the
petitioner herein, for which the petitioner has filed the Writ Petition with the
above said prayer.
2. It is represented that the Government has formulated the

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Victim Compensation Scheme under Section 357-A of the Code of Criminal Procedure in G.O.(Ms.)No.1055, Home (Police.XII), dated 30.11.2013, whereby mechanism has been created for compensating the victims to mitigate their grievances, who have suffered loss or injury as a result of the

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crime and who require rehabilitation.

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W.P.No.1962 of 2018

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The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner on

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instructions, submitted that the petitioner is ready to go before the State or District Legal Services Authority, for appropriate relief, as guaranteed under

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the Victims Compensation Scheme, 2013.

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This Court heard the submissions of the learned counsel

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appearing on both sides and perused the materials available on record.

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petitioner is granted liberty to file appropriate application before the District Legal Services Authority, Villupuram District, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order and the said authority, shall pass appropriate orders, in terms of the Victims Compensation Scheme

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and after following the procedures contemplated thereunder.

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The Writ Petition stands disposed of accordingly. No costs.

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W.P.No.1962 of 2018

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The Director General of Police, Mylapore, Chennai – 600 004. 2. The Superintendent of Police, Villupuram District. 3. The Inspector of Police, Prohibition & Enforcement Wing, Thirukovilur, Villupuram District. 4. The Inspector of Police, Arakandanallur Police Station, Villupuram Police Station. 5. The District Collector, Villupuram District. 6. The Inspector of Police, Cuddalore Mudhunagar Police Station, Cuddalore District.

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W.P.No.1962 of 2018

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M.DHANDAPANI,J. Sk

W.P.No.1962 of 2018

13.08.2021

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Mrs.Uma, v. The Director General of Police

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