Reparative justice for rape victims in India

The Criminal Justice System in India, since its establishment under the colonial regime, has been concerned with the accused and his rights. The plight of victims and his position has not drawn any concern from either the policy makers or judiciary. It is only in recent years that the seeds of a victim-oriented system have witnessed its germination, especially in the realm of rape victims’ rights and State/accused responsibility. The winds of reparation have started blowing and positive efforts from the legislative and judicial systems will help to reform the systems towards a more pragmatic and balanced approach the paper examine the reparative justice for rape victims in india.