3E. Compensation for acts of violence .—(1) In addition to the punishment provided for an offence under sub-section (2) or sub-section (3) of section 3, the person so convicted shall also be liable to pay, by way of compensation, such amount, as may be determined by the Court for causing hurt or grievous hurt to any healthcare service personnel. (2) Notwithstanding the composition of an offence under section 3B, in case of damage to any property or loss caused, the compensation payable shall be twice the amount of fair market value of the damaged property or the loss caused, as may be determined by the Court. (3) Upon failure to pay the compensation awarded under sub-sections (1) and (2), such amount shall be recovered as an arrear of land revenue under the Revenue Recovery Act, 1890 (1 of 1890).]
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Section 1 · Short title and extent.Section 1A · Definitions.Section 2 · Power to take special measures and prescribe regulations as to dangerous epidemic disease.Section 2A · Powers of Central Government.Section 2B · Prohibition of violence against healthcare service personnel and damage to property.Section 3 · Penalty.Section 3A · Cognizance, investigation and trial of offences.Section 3B · Composition of certain offences.India Code, Government of India. Text fetched 15 Oct 2026. Check the linked official text and subsequent notifications when applying a provision.