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“Custodial Deaths in India: Broken System, Absent Accountability, and the Road to Reform”

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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 […]

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Custodial Deaths in India: Legal Framework, Accountability and Reforms

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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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Custodial Deaths in India: Legal Framework, Accountability, and Reforms

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Published on 08th August 2025 Authored By: Riddhi Nilesh Joshi Kirit P Mehta School of Law, NMIMS Abstract Custodial deaths have long posed a serious challenge to the Indian criminal justice system, testing its commitment to accountability, due process and the protection of fundamental rights. Despite constitutional guarantees such as Articles 20 and 21, incidents

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CUSTODIAL VIOLENCE IN INDIA: LEGAL SAFEGUARDS AND JUDICIAL RESPONSES

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Published on 1st August 2025 Authored By: Aditya Naduvinamani KLE Law College, Bengaluru INTRODUCTION Custodial Violence. A word a very common to India. Seen many times in the newspaper titles and then forgotten over time. The term “custodial violence” encapsulates the physical and mental torture inflicted upon individuals held in police custody, reflecting a stark

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Custodial Violence in India: Legal Safeguards and Judicial Responses

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Published on 30th May 2025 Authored By: Agalya Ajith Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University Abstract Custodial violence remains a persistent challenge to the rule of law and human dignity in India. Despite constitutional guarantees and statutory frameworks, incidents of torture and deaths in custody continue to surface. This article examines the concept and dimensions

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