SHORT ANSWER:
Recent amendments to the IPC and CrPC enhance victim rights through provisions for victim compensation and rights to be heard in court.
DETAILS:
- The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 introduced provisions for compensation to victims of sexual offenses.
- The CrPC was amended to include the right of victims to be informed about the progress of their case.
- Victims have the right to be heard at various stages of the trial.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Failure to comply with these provisions can lead to legal consequences for law enforcement agencies.
SOURCE:
- Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013; Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
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