Multiple choice

The compensation to the victim under Section 357 of the Code of Criminal Procedure can be passed by

  1. the trial court only

  2. the appellant court

  3. the revisional court

  4. Any of the above court

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Section 357 CrPC empowers ANY court (trial, appellate, or revisional) to order compensation to victims when imposing a sentence. The provision is not limited to the trial court alone and can be invoked at any stage of proceedings.