Court Orders ₹2 Lakh Compensation To Man Who Was Subjected To 'Severe' Torture, Assault In Police Custody: Patna High Court

The Patna High Court has issued a landmark judgment in a case of alleged custodial violence, ordering compensation and initiating a criminal complaint against responsible police personnel. Background of the Case: Dinesh Kumar Singh, father of Yogesh Kumar Singh @ Techchu Singh, filed a writ petition (Criminal Writ Jurisdiction Case No.2525 of 2017) against the State of Bihar and several police officials, alleging custodial violence against his son. Key Highlights…