An adult woman is a gang-rape victim. The offenders are convicted under BNS section 70(1) and the fine…
Section 396(7) makes State compensation payable under the section additional to the fine paid to the victim under BNS section 70. This does not dispense with the scheme's…
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An adult woman is a gang-rape victim. The offenders are convicted under BNS section 70(1) and the fine is paid to her. Her claim under the BNSS section 396 compensation scheme is pending. Which statement is correct?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer B
Section 396(7) makes State compensation payable under the section additional to the fine paid to the victim under BNS section 70. This does not dispense with the scheme's entitlement and decision process. Receiving the fine is not itself a bar.
Option feedback
Option A
A pending scheme claim does not bar payment of the fine to the victim.
Option B
The statute expressly makes the State compensation additional to the relevant fine.
Option C
Fine compensation does not exclude additional State compensation.
Option D
This proposed exclusive condition is not part of the additional-compensation rule; scheme entitlement and procedure remain necessary.
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