Normally, the trial abates if an accused dies during the pendency of a case. Under the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), the damages to a rape victim have been capped at Rs 3 lakh. Under this child protection law, the maximum punishment for rape is a life term. The victim is entitled to compensation under Pocso if the medical board decides to consider her a child because of her mental illness, Bhati argued. Also, the suspect or his counsel cannot see the child, who sits in a separate room from where her statements are recorded.

Source: The Telegraph March 02, 2017 21:39 UTC