Delhi High Court Directs Counselling and 13.5 L Compensation for Victim Raped by Elder Brother

The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DSLSA) to provide counselling to a POCSO survivor who was repeatedly raped by her biological brother.

The Court stressed the need for a qualified clinical psychologist with expertise in child sexual abuse cases to guide the victim, including advice on educational and vocational continuity. 

It also ordered DSLSA to expedite the disbursal of ₹13.5 lakh compensation and ensure a bank account in the victim’s name is opened within eight weeks.

Expressing anguish over intra-familial abuse, but also noted that the protection of a child's body integrity cannot be compromised.

[Ashish v State of NCT of Delhi]