This blog explores the often-overlooked dimension of criminal justice, the victim’s journey from suffering to restoration. It examines how victimology redefines justice by emphasizing rehabilitation, compensation, and empathy alongside punishment. Tracing the evolution of victim rights in India, the post highlights key legal frameworks, landmark judgments, and the emerging role of artificial intelligence in ensuring accessible and compassionate justice. Ultimately, it envisions a future where law not only punishes the guilty but heals the wounded and restores faith in humanity.

Introduction Crime leaves more than a legal footprint; it leaves people with scars, questions, and…

Introduction “Nine Points of the Law” is a smart and fun story written by E.W.…

Introduction For decades, India’s criminal justice system has revolved around one central question — who…

Introduction Victimology, as an integral field within criminal justice, meticulously explores the experiences and rights…

What Is Interim Bail? Interim bail is a short-term, provisional bail granted by a court…

Factual Background This case arose from a conflict between M/s Caledon Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.…

Introduction: Sentencing and Judicial Fairness Sentencing is the most crucial phase of the criminal justice…

Comprehensive Study of Victimology and Its Importance in Law & Society — Explained by Nandini, Student at Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar

Introduction Imagine a courtroom. Lawyers argue sharply. The judge writes notes with calm focus. The…

Introduction We often assume that a prisoner’s punishment is over as soon as they leave…

Anticipatory Bail Under BNSS An application for anticipatory bail may be moved before the High…

Regular Bail under BNSS, 2023 Regular bail is the usual way someone who has been…

Role Of Victim In Victimology Victimology is the scientific study of crime victims, including their…

Introduction Victimology, as an evolving field of criminal justice, focuses on understanding the experiences, rights,…

Introduction: The Silent Side Of Crime In the intricate framework of criminal justice, the spotlight…

This  blog  is written  by Hargun Kaur, a  4th year  law  student  pursuing  BBA  LLB  (Hons.)

from Lovely Professional University. This blog  explores the evolving concept of victimology

in India and  how the criminal justice system  compensates, and rehabilitates victims of crime.

It explains  key  theories in victimology, examines compensation provisions under  the  CrPC,

NALSA, DLSA, BNSS, 2023 and other laws, and discusses victim support schemes including

the Central Victim Compensation Fund. The  blog also analyses how technology and AI tools

are  transforming  victim  assistance while highlighting the ethical challenges that accompany

them

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