Multiple choice

‘A’ was acquitted of the charge for voluntarily causing grievous hurt by throwing acid on ‘X’, as the victim did not support the police version about involvement of ‘A’ in the incident, though grievous hurt by acid was proved. ‘X’ seeks compensation from the Trial Court. The Trial Court may

  1. dismiss the chaim because the accused was acquitted

  2. dismiss the claim because the victim turned hostile during trial

  3. consider making recommendation to the State Legal Services Authority for compensation to victim

  4. direct the accused to pay compensation to the victim on humanitarian grounds
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Section 357A CrPC empowers courts to recommend compensation to State Legal Services Authority even upon acquittal if the victim needs rehabilitation. The fact that the victim turned hostile or the accused was acquitted does not bar this discretion.

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