RESEARCH PROPOSAL

SUBMITTED BY,

ABHISHEK ANAND

B.A. LL.B. (HONS.)

IVth SEMESTER

CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH BIHAR,

GAYA CAMPUS

CUSB1513125002 (Enrollment No.)

E-MAIL:- abhishekanand@cusb.ac.in

Mob:- 9135581249

TOPIC:- JUSTICE TO VICTIM

SUBMITTED TO,

BIHAR JUDICIAL ACADEMY,

GAIGHAT, PATNA
 SYNOPSIS

A. Title:- Justice to Victim

B. Introduction:- The prime aim of the criminal law is to find out the offender (wrongdoer)
and punish them as per the existing law. So that, any other person does not dare to do that act or
omission and hence law and order shall remain maintained in the society. That is to say criminal
law is based on offender centric approach.

But, justice does not only mean to punish the offender. It also includes identification of the
victims and protection of their interests. That is to say the law should be based on the victim
centric approach. The welfare of the victim should be the supreme law.

The identification of the victim means that person or the group of the persons or their
dependants who are affected (directly or indirectly) by the offence committed by the accused.

The protection of the interests of the victim means the provision of compensation for the cost of
proceedings (including court fees and charge of the pleader), compensation for any loss or injury
as a result of crime and provision of rehabilitation if required.

C. Objectives:- My objective is to do a comprehensive study on the various subject matter, to

find out the best possible ways in order to ensure the welfare and protection of interests of the
victim(s) of a crime. So that not only the offender is booked under the statute, but also the person
who suffered get relief.

D. Scope:- The scope of the research work extends up to the analysis of victimology with
reference to the Indian criminal laws (including the Code of Criminal Procedure, Indian Penal
Code, dowry prohibition Act, domestic violence Act, etc.) and the foreign laws (including
provision for victim under the laws of U.S.A , U.K., etc.).

E. Research Methodology:- The researcher will follow the doctrinal research methodology. It
includes gathering the relevant data from the existing information either from the internet or
from reading various books, journals, articles, etc. available in the small library of the BJA,
Patna.

F. Hypothesis:- Researcher believes that concept of victim-centric approach should be given

preference over the accused centric-approach. The court should not only punish the offender but
also ensure the welfare of the victim. The victim-oriented approach should be encouraged and a
separate Act should be made for serving this very purpose. The duty of the state is not only to
maintain law and order but also to ensure the well-being of the victim who has suffered. It is
because welfare of the people is the ultimate duty of the state. Further the word Justice is
equally meant for victim.