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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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