Foul Play Suspected',Court Awards ₹2 Lakh Interim Compensation For Convicted Prisoner's Unnatural Death: Orissa High Court

In a landmark decision, the High Court of Orissa has addressed the pressing issue of custodial deaths, highlighting the state's responsibility to ensure the safety and welfare of prisoners. The case, W.P.(C) No.9897 of 2014, revolves around the tragic incident of Nandia Munda, who died under suspicious circumstances while in custody. Background of the Case The petitioner, Babita Munda, filed the writ petition following the unnatural death of her father,…