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.
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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.
Expert: Missing Coach Travis Turner's Body May Never Be Found
A law enforcement expert warns the search for missing Virginia coach Travis Turner, charged with child crimes, faces immense hurdles in dense Appalachian woods. A $5,000 reward is offered.
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.
SHRC Orders ₹3 Lakh Compensation in Tuticorin Custodial Death
Tamil Nadu's Human Rights Commission has directed ₹3 lakh compensation for a custodial death in Tuticorin and disciplinary action against a police sub-inspector. Read the full details.
Jhansi cops booked for torturing POCSO accused in custody
A sub-inspector and two constables in Jhansi booked for allegedly torturing a POCSO accused, causing 23 wounds and fractures. Special court orders detailed medical panel investigation.
Custodial Death in Surendranagar: Man Hangs Himself
Gajendrasinh Zala, detained for motorcycle theft, died in police custody in Surendranagar. An inquiry has been launched into the custodial death. Read the full report.
Court Rebukes Panipat Police for Fabrication, Illegal Detention
A Panipat court has accused police of fabrication and shielding officers in an illegal detention case. The judge ordered an FIR and an independent probe. Read the shocking details.
PUCL Alleges Custodial Torture in Dalit Youth Death in Bengaluru
Rights group PUCL demands judicial inquiry into the death of Dalit youth Darshan PG, alleging illegal detention and assault by Bengaluru police. Details inside.
HC Stays Punjab Human Rights Panel's FIR Order Against Cops
Punjab & Haryana HC stays order for FIR against 5 cops over alleged custodial torture, citing human rights panel overstepped its mandate. Details inside.
Supreme Court Allows Bail for Life Convict in Appeal
Supreme Court grants bail to a life convict police officer, outlining a liberal approach for suspending sentences when there's a fair chance of acquittal. Read the full legal analysis.
Kerala Deputy SP Suspended for Molesting Woman in Custody
Kerala police officer suspended after serious allegations of molesting a woman in custody. Immediate action taken following complaint. Full investigation underway.
Mathura: Rape Law Pioneer Lives in Poverty at 72
Mathura, whose 1972 custodial rape case changed India's sexual assault laws, now lives paralyzed and hungry in a remote Maharashtra village. Her story sparked legal reforms but she remains excluded from digital welfare systems.
Suspended IPS Officer Balveer Singh Gets New STF Post
Controversial IPS officer Balveer Singh, accused of multiple custodial tortures including teeth extraction, transferred to Erode STF. Madras HC stays trial proceedings. Read full details.
Mathura: The survivor who changed India's rape laws
Fifty years after her custodial rape case forced India to rewrite sexual assault laws, Mathura lives in poverty and neglect. Her story reveals the gap between legal reform and ground reality.
Bengaluru Custodial Death: CID Investigates Police
Bengaluru police face FIR over custodial death of Darshan alias Singamalai. Case transferred to CID for impartial investigation. Read latest developments.
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