State-Inflicted Injustice: ₹3 Lakh Compensation Granted to Man Detained for 9 Months Beyond Sentence Imposed: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has strongly condemned the extended and unlawful incarceration of a convict, awarding ₹3 Lakh compensation to Satnam Singh, who was kept in custody well beyond his sentence under Section 15 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act). Justice Harpreet Singh Brar ruled that such violations are more than administrative oversights—they amount to constitutional breaches warranting redressal and accountability. Excessive Custody…
