DISHA for victim

DISHA for victims is non- profit organisation in India registered in 2008 under Societies Registration Act, 1860. It works for rights and holistic restoration of victim of violent crimes. Crime is not new and touches every section of society. Offender is Doer of incident of crime, whereas victim and dependents are the Sufferers. Crime either violent or economic has deep impact on life of victim. Victim experiences different kinds of losses. The Indian Criminal Justice system was devised to protect rights of innocents and punish guilty. But few provisions are featured to protect victim. Victim activates criminal justice system as complainant and his or her role ends after giving witness, if needed. The focus of criminal justice system is on prosecution and punishment of accused. Victim irrespective of offense, wait for long years for justice. The case ends with acquittal or punishment to accused. The pain, plight of victim remain unaddressed in criminal justice system. Incident of...