Published On: September 04th 2025 Authored By: Fatheena VIT Chennai ABSTRACT Custodial deaths have become more normalized these days, yet it remains a brutal crime. This article discusses the crime of custodial torture, power abuse, and custodial deaths. It discusses the existing legal framework and analyses real-life cases. Through these cases, the article identifies common […]
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Published On: August 18th 2025 Authored By: Sarvani Karri ICFAI Law School Abstract Custodial deaths—when individuals die while in police or judicial custody—represent a serious human rights concern in India. These incidents often highlight the systemic issues within the law enforcement and prison systems, including police brutality, lack of accountability, and inadequate safeguards for detainees.
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Published on 16th August 2025 Authored By: Meetali Kothari Banasthali Vidyapith Abstract India’s custodial deaths reveal a deeply flawed criminal justice system, marked by a lack of accountability, institutional impunity, and systemic torture. Despite constitutional safeguards and court interventions, custodial violence persists, disproportionately affecting marginalised groups. This article examines the laws governing deaths in custody
Published on 15th August 2025 Authored By: Shivangi Sundaram GJ Advani Law College, University of Mumbai ABSTRACT Custodial deaths in India expose deep institutional pathologies beyond legal gaps, rooted in colonial-era policing mentalities and systemic impunity. Forensic analyses reveal consistent evidence suppression: 60% of deaths occur before judicial remand (NCRB 2000–2020), with medical reports often
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