SLSA Cannot Adopt 'Big Brother' Approach; Adult Victims Can Freely Spend Compensation Amount: Calcutta High Court

Srinjoy Das

11 Aug 2026 5:50 PM IST

  • SLSA Cannot Adopt Big Brother Approach; Adult Victims Can Freely Spend Compensation Amount: Calcutta High Court

    The Calcutta High Court has held that an adult victim receiving compensation under the West Bengal Victim Compensation Scheme has the right to decide how to utilise the amount and that the State Legal Services Authority cannot arbitrarily impose restrictions on its use. The Court accordingly dismissed appeals challenging a Single Judge's order which had set aside directions requiring victims...

    Srinjoy Das

    Srinjoy Das

    Srinjoy Das is a Principal Correspondent with LiveLaw, covering the Calcutta High Court

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