Today, On 26th September, The Supreme Court took suo motu cognizance of police custody deaths after 11 individuals died in Rajasthan. It has directed all States and Union Territories to submit detailed reports on CCTV installations and their functionality within three weeks.
Kerala High Court slams police brutality, stating “custodial torture is the worst crime in a civilised society” and making it clear that lack of official sanction can’t be used to shield delinquent police officers from prosecution. The Kerala High Court ruled that the absence of government sanction cannot excuse police officers from accountability for custodial […]
MP Gurumoorthy has urged swift action against police brutality towards marginalized communities in Andhra Pradesh. He highlighted serious incidents of violence against Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Backward Classes, particularly a case involving custodial torture. Gurumoorthy called for independent investigations and accountability from authorities to protect constitutional rights.
