Case Analysis of Shri. Bodhisattwa Gautam versus Miss Subhra Chakraborty, (1996) 1 SCC 490

Authors – ANUPRIYO GUHA & GARIMA PRADHAN, STUDENTS AT ST. XAVIER’S UNIVERITY, KOLKATA

Best Citation – ANUPRIYO GUHA & GARIMA PRADHAN, Case Analysis of Shri. Bodhisattwa Gautam versus Miss Subhra Chakraborty, (1996) 1 SCC 490, Voice of Freedom and Rights, 1 (1) of 2023, Pg. 71-75, ISBN – 978-81-961120-1-1.

ABSTRACT

This current case re-establishes the guidelines to aid and assist the victim of rape. The court in this case recognized the entitlement of compensation to the victim of marital rape, observing rape of all forms, as criminal offence against basic human rights and personal liberty and life. Here the court opined that the court trying the case holds Suo moto jurisdiction to award compensation to victims of rape at both the final and interim stages.

KEYWORDS: Rape, Compensation, Jurisdiction, Right to Life, Rehabilitation.