What does the principle of victim-centric justice emphasize?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Answer: Emphasis is placed on the rights of victims, including speedy justice and rehabilitation.
Explanation:
The principle of victim-centered justice is a revolutionary change in the criminal justice system. Traditionally, the justice system was centered solely on the state and the accused, but this principle places the victim at the center of the process. Its primary objective is to protect victims' human rights, provide them with active participation in legal proceedings, and ensure rehabilitation and compensation for the harm caused by crime. New laws in India, such as the Indian Civil Service Code (BNSS), also place special emphasis on victim protection, witness protection, and speedy trials so that justice is not limited to paper.
Additional Points:
Other Options: Media coverage is not the purpose of justice; sentencing without trial is against natural justice; and the judge, not the victim, determines the punishment.
Malimath Committee (2003): This committee recommended adopting a victim-centered approach in the Indian justice system.
Possible exam questions and answers:
1. Question: Under which section does the 'Victim Compensation Scheme' fall?
Answer: Section 357A of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) (now also included in new laws).
2. Question: What is the Malimath Committee concerned with?
Answer: Reforms in the criminal justice system.