RIGHTS OF THE VULNERABLE | 65 woefully inadequate in the circumstances prevailing today. The amount had last been fixed in 1973. It was observed that some State Governments had taken the initiative to increase the amount to Rs.2,501-3,000. However, as the procedure involved was most cumbersome and it took the State Governments a great deal of time to carry out the requisite enhancement, it was suggested that the Commission recommend action to amend the Cr.PC on this matter. The Commission appreciated this suggestion coming from officers of the Haryana Government. It has recommended to the Government, (Department of Women and Child Development) on 19 September 2000 that the maximum amount of the maintenance allowance be increased from Rs.501 to Rs.5,000 per month for purposes of section 125 of the Cr.PC. F] Protection of Anonymity of Victims of Rape 6.27 The Commission has been greatly concerned that cases relating to rape are often known by the name of the victim. This imposes lasting damage to the reputation and morale of the victim. The Commission accordingly decided to write to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India as well as to the Chief Justices of the High Courts and to the Ministry of Home Affairs, requesting that steps be taken to ensure the anonymity of victims of rape. 6.28 The Commission observed that even though women were the victims of this heinous crime, cases that reached a Court generally got to be known by the name of the woman who had suffered. The Commission therefore urged that the anonymity of the victim should be ensured, so that rape cases do not perpetuate the suffering of the women who were the victims of this grave crime. 6.29 The Commission also stressed that the proper training of officials at different levels was absolutely essential if they were to deal with such crimes against women with greater sensitivity. ANNUAL REPORT 2000-2031