Custodial Deaths in India: Legal Framework, Accountability and Reforms
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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