Sai Krishna custodial death case presented an extraordinary situation that warranted CBI probe: High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that the custodial death of Gade Sai Krishna warranted a CBI investigation, asserting its constitutional power to override state jurisdiction in cases of human rights violations. The court emphasized that custodial torture is a fundamental assault on human dignity.
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This ruling reinforces judicial oversight in cases of police misconduct and clarifies the scope of the High Court's power to mandate independent investigations.
Sai Krishna custodial death case presented an extraordinary situation that warranted CBI probe: High Court left High Court of Andhra Pradesh at Amaravati. File G. N. Rao G. N. Rao https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/tii5qk/article71596057.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Nearby_Shape-wiG62GK07LK.3.jpg.jpg RAO GN The view of High Court of Andhra Pradesh at Amaravati on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Photo: G. N. Rao / The Hindu VIJAYAWADA The Andhra Pradesh High Court (HC) held in the Gade Sai Krishna custodial death case that the State has a duty to enforce the human rights of citizens and provide for a fair and impartial investigation against any person accused of committing a cognizable offence, which may include its own officers.
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