The Supreme Court of India has directed the Centre to frame a policy on compensation for victims of sexual assault. Background: The court was hearing a petition filed by a victim of sexual assault who had sought compensation for the trauma and suffering she had endured. Parties: The petitioner, who was a victim of sexual assault, argued that the existing compensation scheme was inadequate and did not provide sufficient relief to victims. The Centre, on the other hand, argued that it was in the process of framing a policy on compensation for victims of sexual assault. Legal issues: The main legal issue before the court was whether the existing compensation scheme was adequate and whether the Centre was required to frame a policy on compensation for victims of sexual assault. Court observations: The Supreme Court observed that the existing compensation scheme was inadequate and that the Centre was required to frame a policy on compensation for victims of sexual assault. The court noted that the policy should provide for fair and reasonable compensation to victims of sexual assault. Significance: The Supreme Court's decision is significant as it highlights the need to provide adequate compensation to victims of sexual assault. The decision is also important as it emphasizes the need to frame a policy on compensation for victims of sexual assault. The court's decision is likely to have far-reaching implications for the rights of victims of sexual assault in the country.