Explanation:

This section has been Incorporated in to Cr PC vide amendment Act of 2008 with effect from 31-12-2009. The object and purpose of the provision, was to enable the Court to direct the State to pay compensation to the victim where the compensation under Section 357 was not adequate or where the case ended In acquittal or discharge and the victim was required to be rehabilitated. The provision was incorporated on the recommendation of 154th Report of Law' Commission. Victims of rape, assault, child sexual abuse, drunk driving, and domestic violence, the families of homicide victims etc, are eligible to apply,for financial help under section 357-A.