Guarantee that offices and educational institutions do not require the father’s name for the child of a rape victim.: Punjab & Haryana High Court
X
Vs.
State of Punjab
CWP-4895-2007
Coram HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE VINOD S. BHARDWAJ
DATE: 02.08.2023
FACTS:
The current plea was initiated to request that the respondents be directed to collectively provide compensation to the petitioner. This is based on the fact that respondent No.2 not only infringed upon the petitioner’s dignity but also violated her fundamental rights, including her right to live with dignity. As the ongoing hearings for this case continued over an extended period, the focus of the writ petition was broadened. It now encompasses an examination of proposals for rehabilitating victims of rape, enhancing conditions in shelter homes, and establishing provisions for the rehabilitation of any child born as a result of such violations against the victim. Schemes aimed at offering financial assistance to the victim have already been officially announced, effectively addressing the concerns raised.
COURT ANALYSIS AND DECISION:
Given that the respondents/States do not raise any objections to the aforementioned proposals put forth by the learned Amicus, the current petition is concluded with the instruction that the highlighted recommendations will be put into action. The respective State Administrations are responsible for taking suitable measures to ensure the effective implementation of the mentioned guidelines/suggestions. This is essential for the well-being and recovery of rape victims, as well as their offspring, while also enhancing the conditions within shelter homes. As a result, the petition was resolved accordingly.
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