UP Government Directed to Pay ₹5 Lakh Compensation to Man Arrested and Detained ‘Illegally’ Despite Stay Order: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh Government to pay compensation of ₹5 lakh to Anil Soni after finding that he was illegally arrested and detained by the police despite a clear interim order of the High Court staying his arrest. The Court also ordered disciplinary proceedings against the concerned Station House Officer (SHO) for violating the Court's directions and showing disregard towards judicial orders. Court's Strong Stand…