(1) If, from the examination of the
complaint filed pursuant to Section 26, the respondent is found to
have maliciously committed any act causing damage to the
complainant, the concerned court shall, having regard to the
circumstances, order the respondent to pay reasonable
compensation to the complainant.
(2) If an official or employee working in a governmental
or public body is held to have knowingly violated the civil rights
referred to in this Chapter, such an official or employee shall
personally bear the amount of compensation referred to in subsection
(1).