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Rape survivors to be compensated for travel for criminal trial

Responding to a request by a US-based citizen who was raped in December, the Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DSLSA) has decided to provide air fare to victims to facilitate their timely appearance in court. Other reasonable expenses like lodging would also be reimbursed, against the Victim Compensation Fund or the Legal Aid Fund. Source: http://bit.ly/2qaEAFp