Madurai Custodial Death Case: Madras High Court Orders Action Against Involved Police Officers

This week, The Madras High Court has directed the Director-General of Police to take action against eight officers involved in the custodial death of Esakki Muthu in 2014. This decision follows a legal battle led by Maheswari, the victim’s wife. The court emphasized the broader issue of custodial torture and urged an end to its normalization, highlighting the need for reforms.