Madhya Pradesh Crime Victim Compensation Scheme
Category: Public Safety,Law & Justice
Level: State | State: Madhya Pradesh

Details:
The "Madhya Pradesh Crime Victim Compensation Scheme" was launched by the Home Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. It provides financial compensation and rehabilitation to crime victims or their dependents based on loss, injury, and financial status. Compensation covers death, permanent disability, acid attacks, sexual crimes, and serious injuries, with amounts including interim relief, medical assistance, and special provisions for minors and serious trauma cases.

Benefits:
Compensation to victims for injury/loss:
S.No.
Details of Loss or Injury
Maximum limit of Compensation
Maximum limit of Compensation
1.
A. Loss of life (Death)
Death of an earning member
Maximum upto ₹4,00,000


Death of a non-earning member
Maximum upto ₹2,00,000

B. Loss of Fetus

Maximum upto ₹50,000 and Free medical treatment in Government Hospitals
2.
In case of permanent disability being 100%
Victim being the earning member
Maximum upto ₹3,00,000 (Free medical treatment in Government Hospital) 


Victim not being the earning member
Maximum upto ₹1,50,000 (Free medical treatment in Government Hospital) 
3.
In case of permanent disability being more than 40%
Victim being the earning member
Maximum upto ₹2,00,000 (Free medical treatment in Government Hospital) 


Victim not being the earning member
Maximum upto ₹1,00,000 (Free medical treatment in Government Hospital) 
4. 
A. Loss of fertility (due to other criminal incident except rape)

Maximum upto ₹1,50,000 (free medical treatment in Government hospitals)

B. Serious injury to vital part of body or surgery
Victim being the earning member
Maximum upto ₹50,000 (Free medical treatment in Government Hospital) 


Victim not being the earning member
Maximum upto ₹25,000 (Free medical treatment in Government Hospital) 
5. 
A. Gang Rape

  Maximum upto ₹3,00,000 and                         Free medical treatment in Government Hospital

B. Sexual crime with minors

Maximum upto ₹2,00,000 and                         Free medical treatment in Government Hospital
6.
A. Acid attack leading to disfiguration of more than 40%

Maximum upto ₹3,00,000 out of which ₹1,00,000 to be paid within 15 days of intimation date and balance amount Maximum ₹2,00,000 within 2 months and Free medical treatment in Government Hospital

B. Acid attack leading to disfiguration of less than 40%

Maximum upto ₹1,50,000 out of which ₹50,000 to be paid within 15 days of intimation date and balance amount within 2 months and free medical treatment in Government hospital

Medical Treatment:
 Free treatment in government hospitals for injuries covered under the scheme
Interim Relief:
 Immediate first-aid or medical support can be provided as certified by police, magistrate, or competent medical officer
Mode of Disbursement:
 Aadhaar-linked bank account
Frequency of Disbursement:
 Lump-sum or in two installments
Special Cases:
 Minor victims’ compensation deposited as fixed deposit, withdrawable only for education or medical needs



Eligibility Criteria:
1. The applicant should be a victim of crime or a dependent of a victim who has suffered injury or loss due to criminal acts.
1. The crime should have occurred within Madhya Pradesh. Victims outside the state but residing in Madhya Pradesh are eligible for interim relief.
1. The applicant must report the crime without unreasonable delay.
1. The applicant must cooperate with authorities in investigation and rehabilitation process.
1. The annual income of the victim from all sources must not exceed ₹5,00,000. If it exceeds, compensation is limited to 50% of the prescribed amount.