Custodial violence one of the gravest affronts to the rule of law, says HC
The Madras High Court has condemned custodial violence, labeling it a grave affront to the rule of law and fundamental human rights. The court praised a judicial magistrate for her proactive role in documenting injuries during a remand proceeding, highlighting the importance of judicial oversight.
Why it matters
The ruling reinforces the role of the judiciary as a critical safeguard against police abuse and state-sanctioned torture.
Custodial violence remains one of the gravest affronts to the rule of law. The State is vested with coercive powers to investigate crime. However, such powers can never extend to infliction of torture, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has said.
The article reports on a judicial opinion, focusing on legal principles rather than partisan politics.
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