Madras High Court Orders Tamil Nadu to Pay 30% Compensation for Unrecovered Stolen Gold in Landmark Victim Rights Ruling

Nov 26, 2025 01:45 am CST

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has mandated that the Tamil Nadu Government must compensate victims of unresolved theft cases with 30% of their stolen gold's value. Justice B Pugalendhi's landmark ruling establishes this as a constitutional obligation when investigations remain "undetected" after years of ineffective police work. The judgment also implements comprehensive police accountability reforms including mandatory victim notification, specialized investigation teams, and enhanced training programs for investigating officers.