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Allahabad High Court Rules Not Every Arrest And Detention Amounts To Custodial Torture

The Allahabad High Court dismissed a plea on Tuesday, emphasizing that not all arrests or detentions equate to custodial torture. The court stated that without clear medical or supporting evidence, allegations of torture should not prompt proceedings. Justices Mahesh Chandra Tripathi and Prashant Kumar highlighted that courts must balance the protection of fundamental rights with the prevention of false claims that could disrupt policing.

Shah Faisal, the petitioner from Maharajganj, alleged that police officers detained and beat him in February 2021 over a bribe demand of Rs 50,000. He claimed his attempts to file an FIR were ignored by local police. However, state officials argued the allegations were unsubstantiated.

Criteria for Custodial Torture Claims

The court outlined essential criteria to consider before awarding compensation, including (a) evidence of human rights violations, (b) the gravity of alleged abuse, and (c) proof of harm to the individual’s rights. It stressed that awarding compensation without concrete proof could open the floodgates for baseless petitions, complicating investigations and leading to financial demands on the state.

Court Finds No Grounds for Compensation

Dismissing Faisal’s petition, the court noted that an independent investigation found no evidence against the officers. It underscored that mere allegations, without medical corroboration or witness testimony, do not justify claims of torture. Additionally, the court urged that those with regular criminal records cannot misuse compensation claims without firm evidence.

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Vishal Talwar

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