₹5 Lakh Compensation Ordered for Illegal Jailing of Teen for 2.5 Months: Patna High Court

The Patna High Court has ordered the immediate release of a 15-year-old juvenile who was found to have been illegally arrested by the Bihar Police. Holding that the arrest violated the boy’s Right to Life and Personal Liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution of India, the Court directed the State of Bihar to pay ₹5 lakh as compensation for the serious lapse. Bench and Date of Order The order…