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Chief Justice Surya Kant to Inaugurate India’s First Victim Rights Centre in Patna on Sept 26
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🗓 25 Sep 2026, 06:13 AM
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Chief Justice Surya Kant will officially open the nation’s inaugural Victim Rights Centre in Patna on 26 September, marking a milestone in victim‑support infrastructure.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant is scheduled to inaugurate the country’s first Victim Rights Centre in Patna on 26 September. The ceremony underscores the judiciary’s commitment to strengthening mechanisms that safeguard the rights of crime victims across the nation.
The centre, located in Bihar’s capital, will serve as a dedicated hub where victims can seek legal assistance, counseling and information about their entitlements under Indian law. Officials say the initiative aims to streamline victim support and improve access to justice.
The event is expected to draw senior judges, law‑enforcement officials and representatives from civil‑society groups working on victim welfare. It also signals a broader push to institutionalise victim‑centric services in India’s criminal justice system.
Stakeholders anticipate that the Patna centre will act as a model for similar facilities in other states, fostering a more responsive and empathetic approach to handling victim concerns.
The inauguration will be closely watched as a benchmark for future policy reforms aimed at enhancing the protection and empowerment of victims nationwide.
The centre, located in Bihar’s capital, will serve as a dedicated hub where victims can seek legal assistance, counseling and information about their entitlements under Indian law. Officials say the initiative aims to streamline victim support and improve access to justice.
The event is expected to draw senior judges, law‑enforcement officials and representatives from civil‑society groups working on victim welfare. It also signals a broader push to institutionalise victim‑centric services in India’s criminal justice system.
Stakeholders anticipate that the Patna centre will act as a model for similar facilities in other states, fostering a more responsive and empathetic approach to handling victim concerns.
The inauguration will be closely watched as a benchmark for future policy reforms aimed at enhancing the protection and empowerment of victims nationwide.