Allahabad High Court awards ₹10 lakh compensation for custodial death of a minor in Pilibhit jail, holding the State absolutely liable.
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Jharkhand HC directs Home Dept Secretary to file affidavit on custodial deaths since 2018, ensuring compliance with mandatory enquiry procedures.
Bombay High Court orders FIR in alleged custodial death of law student Somnath Suryawanshi, citing rights violations and need for fair investigation.
NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of Deoghar custodial death after law student’s plea; issues notice to Jharkhand Chief Secretary and DGP.
Punjab & Haryana HC convicts DSP in 1995 custodial death case, overturning acquittal. Court relies on medical evidence, key witness testimony for conviction.
Supreme Court issues notice to Haryana on plea seeking probe into 2013 custodial death in Faridabad, requests state's response.
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