HC: UP DGP's CCTV order contempt of Supreme Court
Allahabad HC calls UP DGP's circular limiting CCTV storage to 2.5 months a contempt of SC's 18-month order. Court seeks Chief Secretary's affidavit in Unnao custodial assault case.
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Balochistan Custodial Killings Raise Alarm Over Pakistan Security
A surge in custodial killings in Pakistan's Balochistan province, with five deaths in ten days, triggers protests and international concern over human rights abuses. Read the full report.
K'taka Govt Seeks Custodial Interrogation of BJP MLA
Karnataka Govt tells HC custodial interrogation of BJP MLA Byrathi Basavaraj is 'necessary' in Bikla Shiva murder case. Next hearing set for Jan 12. Read the latest developments.
Goa Rights Body Orders Probe into Worker's Custodial Death
The Goa State Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognisance of the death of Debanand Sana, a 36-year-old worker from West Bengal, and demanded a report by March 10. Read the full story.
Madurai Court Denies Bail in Custodial Death Case
Madurai court dismisses bail for two policemen accused in the 2025 custodial death of temple guard B Ajith Kumar. Judge cites gravity of offence, witness intimidation risk. Read details.
Cop, 6 Civilians Booked for Custodial Torture in Kanpur
A 25-year-old theft suspect in Kanpur alleges brutal custodial torture, including being forced to drink urine. An FIR names a police outpost in-charge and six others. Read the shocking details.
NHRC Notice to Dehradun DM, SSP in Tripura Student Death
The NHRC has issued notices to Dehradun's DM and SSP following the alleged custodial death of a Tripura student. Get the full details on the investigation and demands for justice.
SIT Formed to Probe Gangster Vinay Tyagi's Custodial Killing
Haridwar police form SIT after gangster Vinay Tyagi is shot dead while in custody. Family demands CBI probe, alleges conspiracy over black money secrets. Key details inside.
Electrician dies in Lucknow jail, family alleges police torture
Mithun Kumar, arrested on theft charges, died under suspicious circumstances in Lucknow jail. His family alleges severe police brutality and medical negligence. Read the full report.
Unnao Rape Survivor's Justice Battle After Sengar Sentence Suspension
Delhi HC suspends ex-BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar's life sentence in the 2017 Unnao rape case. The survivor's arduous fight exposes a system weaponized by power. Read her story.
HC Orders FIR Against Cops for Custodial Torture in Virudhunagar
Madras High Court mandates FIR and legal action against two Tamil Nadu policemen for alleged custodial torture of a passport applicant in 2020. Justice rejects claim that departmental action is sufficient.
Madras HC Orders FIR in 2020 Virudhunagar Custodial Torture Case
Madras High Court directs FIR against two policemen for alleged 2020 custodial torture of a job seeker in Virudhunagar. The court acted despite departmental action already taken. Read the full story.
Agra farmer alleges brutal custodial torture, SHRC registers case
Uttar Pradesh's SHRC registers case against Agra police for alleged custodial torture of a farmer, who suffered fractures. Suspensions ordered, probe underway. Read the full report.
MP HC: Police 'Marpeet' Not Official Duty, Case Stands
Madhya Pradesh High Court refuses to quash criminal case against police officer, ruling custodial violence like 'marpeet' is wholly illegal and outside official duty. Details inside.
Unnao survivor moves SC against Sengar's term suspension
The Unnao rape survivor will appeal to the Supreme Court against the suspension of Kuldeep Sengar's jail term, calling it 'no less than death'. Sengar remains imprisoned in a separate case.
HC Suspends IPS Officer's Life Sentence in Custodial Death Case
Punjab and Haryana High Court suspends life sentence of IPS officer Zahur Haider Zaidi in the 2017 Kotkhai custodial death case, grants bail citing prima facie doubts. Read the full details.
SHRC Orders ₹1 Lakh Compensation for Police Rights Abuse
Tamil Nadu's Human Rights Commission orders ₹1 lakh compensation for a farmer and nephew after police sub-inspector's rights violation in a land dispute. Read the full story.
Andhra Deputy Speaker vs IPS Officer: Legal Feud Escalates
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Speaker K Raghu Ramakrishna Raju demands action against suspended IPS officer P V Sunil Kumar over a social media clash. The bitter rivalry stems from a 2021 sedition case and custodial torture allegations. Read the full details.
Agra cops suspended for torturing farmer in murder probe
Agra police suspended for brutally torturing a farmer, breaking his legs during interrogation in a murder case. NHRC complaint filed. Read the shocking details.
HC suspends ex-IPS officer's life sentence in custodial death
Himachal Pradesh High Court suspends life sentence of former IPS officer Zaidi, questions CBI's conspiracy theory in a 2009 custodial death case. Bail granted.
Human Rights Commission Probes Dalit Custodial Death
Telangana Human Rights Commission orders a detailed investigation into the alleged illegal detention, torture, and death of Dalit man Karla Rajesh in police custody. Read the full report.
Hisar Custodial Death: Murder Case Filed After Inquiry
Hisar police register murder case in custodial death of Sanjay Kantiwal. Judicial inquiry report leads to FIR, but family cites 22 injuries, demands justice. Details inside.
Madurai Custodial Death: Cops Move HC for Bail
Two policemen arrested in the Sivaganga custodial death case of guard B Ajith Kumar seek bail from Madras HC. Hearing adjourned to Jan 7 for CBI response. Details inside.
Auto driver alleges police assault in Thiruvananthapuram
A 46-year-old auto driver in Thiruvananthapuram alleges brutal police assault. Police deny charges, claim he was violent. The incident sparks controversy over police conduct.
SC Notice on Noida Police Station Custodial Assault Allegations
The Supreme Court has issued notice on a plea by a woman lawyer alleging sexual assault in Noida police custody. The bench directed the police commissioner to preserve all CCTV footage. Read the full details.
SC Grants 2 Weeks to Centre on Rohingya Disappearance Plea
India's Supreme Court grants two weeks to the Centre to respond to a plea alleging custodial disappearance of Rohingyas. The bench led by CJI Surya Kant seeks a detailed reply. Read the full story.
Neelam Gorhe to visit 1972 rape survivor 'Mathura'
Maharashtra Legislative Council's Deputy Chairperson Neelam Gorhe will visit 'Mathura', the survivor of the landmark 1972 custodial rape case, within a week. Read about the renewed support and the case that changed India's laws.
Amritsar Youth Dies in Custody, Family Blocks Highway
A 23-year-old man from Amritsar died in police custody. His family blocked the Amritsar-Jalandhar highway, alleging torture. Authorities have initiated a probe.
India's Policing Crisis: Reforms Delayed, Trust Deficit Widens
India's policing faces a deep crisis of sensitivity, fairness, and trust, not just technology. Citizens fear police, custodial violence persists. Read more on urgent reforms needed.
Gonda jail undertrial death sparks custodial foul play claims
A 24-year-old murder case undertrial died in Gonda divisional jail after sudden illness. Family alleges foul play, demands high-level probe. Details inside.
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