Lawyers call for enactment of anti-torture law in India
Legal experts and lawyers in Coimbatore have called for the enactment of a specific anti-torture law in India to align with the UN Convention Against Torture. They argue that current legal frameworks are insufficient to prevent custodial deaths and police misconduct.
Why it matters
The demand highlights a significant gap in Indian human rights legislation and the ongoing advocacy for judicial and police reform.
Lawyers and legal experts on Friday (June 26, 2026) called for the enactment of a dedicated law to prohibit torture by law enforcement officials, stating that India should fulfil its commitment to the United Nations Convention Against Torture.
The article focuses on human rights advocacy and critiques current law enforcement practices, which is a common framing in social justice reporting.
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