The Supreme Court blasted the Madhya Pradesh government and CBI for failing to arrest two police inspectors accused in a tribal youth’s custodial death. The Bench warned of contempt if arrests are not made by October 7.
The Supreme Court of India transferred the investigation into Deva Pardhi’s custodial torture and death to the CBI due to severe police lapses. The local police’s influence was evident, prompting concerns about fairness. The CBI must investigate within 90 days, and witness protection was ordered for eyewitness Gangaram Pardhi.
