The Supreme Court of India has directed that a disabled rape survivor be provided immediate medical treatment and rehabilitation at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi. This decision was made in response to a plea filed by the survivor, who is paralyzed from the neck down and uses a wheelchair. The survivor had endured severe sexual violence, including gang rape and illegal confinement for seven months, leading to her current condition .

The petitioner sought statutory entitlements available to rape survivors under the Punjab Victim Compensation Scheme, 2017. However, since she now resides in Delhi, she requested that all medical treatment and rehabilitation be conducted there, with assistance from the Delhi Legal Services Authority .

The Supreme Court’s directive ensures that the survivor receives necessary medical care and rehabilitation at AIIMS, acknowledging her rights and the severity of her circumstances.

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