Between the Law and the Lathi: The Legal Paradox of Custodial Deaths in Democratic India
Published on: 03rd November 2025 Authored by: Nivya Lohiya Nirma University ABSTRACT Custodial deaths in India remain one of the country’s most serious and neglected human rights abuses within its criminal justice system. Despite strong constitutional protections and legislative reforms, such as the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) the reality […]





