Archive · 30 Dec 2025
Tamil Nadu HRC Orders ₹9L Compensation for Minor Rape Victim
The State Human Rights Commission in Tamil Nadu found that six police officers did not protect a 15-year-old girl who was sexually assaulted.
The girl said the police did not help her and even tried to stop her from getting medical help.
The Commission said the police made many mistakes, like not telling the right people about the case quickly and changing records.
They ordered the government to pay the girl ₹9,00,000 as compensation.
The Commission also said the police should investigate the case again and punish the officers who did not do their jobs properly.
The State Human Rights Commission found six police personnel violated the rights of a 15-year-old sexual assault victim.
The Commission ordered ₹9,00,000 in compensation for the victim due to the police's negligence.
The police failed to notify the Child Welfare Committee within 24 hours and delayed the victim's medical examination by 12 days.
Evidence of record tampering, including the use of whitener and forged signatures, was found in the case diary.
The Commission recommended a fresh investigation by an officer no lower than the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police and initiated disciplinary proceedings against the erring officers.
- Who
- A 15-year-old minor girl and six police personnel in Vellore, Tamil Nadu
- What
- The State Human Rights Commission found that the police personnel violated the minor's rights and ordered compensation.
- When
- The incident occurred in June 2022, and the ruling was made subsequently.
- Where
- Vellore, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- The police personnel failed to follow the Pocso Act protections and acted in a callous manner, leading to a violation of the victim's rights.
Human Rights Commission
Police Personnel
Police Conduct
Human Rights Commission
The police personnel acted in a callous manner, violating the victim's rights and failing to follow Pocso Act protections.
Police Personnel
The police personnel deny the allegations and claim they acted appropriately within their duties.
Compensation
Human Rights Commission
The SHRC recommends ₹9,00,000 in compensation for the victim due to the police's negligence.
Police Personnel
The police personnel may dispute the compensation, arguing that they did not commit any violations.
- Victim's Age
- 15 years old
- Compensation Amount
- ₹9,00,000
- Number of Police Personnel Liable
- 6
- Date of Incident
- June 2022
- Location
- Vellore, Tamil Nadu
- Key Violations
- Failure to notify Child Welfare Committee, delayed medical examination, record tampering
- Recommended Action
- Fresh investigation by Deputy Superintendent of Police, disciplinary proceedings against erring officers