The term ‘victim’ is defined in Criminal Procedure Code under :

The correct answer is (a) Section 2(w).

The term ‘victim’ is defined in the Criminal Procedure Code under Section 2(w) as follows:

“Victim” means any person who has suffered any harm, including physical, mental, emotional, or economic harm, or injury to his or her reputation, arising out of an offence.”

Section 2(w) was inserted by the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013. The amendment was made in order to provide for the protection of victims of crime. The amendment also provides for the establishment of a Victim Compensation Fund to provide financial assistance to victims of crime.

The other options are incorrect. Option (b), Section 2(wa), does not define the term ‘victim’. Option (c), Section 2(v), defines the term ‘accused’. Option (d), None of these, is also incorrect.