The Allahabad High Court on Monday ordered the Uttar Pradesh government
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Why in news
The Allahabad High Court directed the UP government to relocate and rehabilitate the family of the Hathras gang rape victim to the Delhi-NCR region due to safety concerns.
Background
The Allahabad High Court rejected the State's February 2025 relocation offer as inadequate. The court ordered the Additional Chief Secretary (Home) to file a compliance affidavit by November 30, 2025.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyAllahabad High Court: The highest judicial authority in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
- FactThe court mandated relocation to Ghaziabad or Noida within a three-month timeframe.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the role of the judiciary in ensuring the safety and rehabilitation of victims of heinous crimes in India. How can state mechanisms be strengthened to provide timely justice?
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- judicial activism vs. executive resistance
- victim-centric rehabilitation
- safety and security of vulnerable groups
Keywords: judicial oversight · victim rehabilitation · state accountability · human rights
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