Indian High Courts Award Compensation for Custodial Deaths and Illegal Detention
The Gauhati High Court granted Rs 25 lakh to a widow in an alleged custodial death case, while the Allahabad High Court ordered the UP government to pay Rs 25,000 for a 24-hour illegal detention. These rulings highlight judicial intervention in cases of state misconduct.
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Gauhati high court grants Rs 25 lakh to widow in alleged custodial death case
In a landmark decision, the Gauhati High Court has ordered the Assam government to compensate the widow of a businessman who reportedly faced torture and death while in police custody. This ruling, distinct from ongoing legal actions, underscores the egregious breach of basic human rights.
By TOI LEGAL DESK
Read full article →Dragged out in his ‘lungi’: Allahabad High Court orders UP government to pay Rs 25,000 for 24-hour illegal detention
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