Chirag Agarwal, BBA LL.B., Jindal Global Law School, Jindal Global University
Chaitanya Goel, BBA LL.B., Jindal Global Law School, Jindal Global University
ABSTRACT
The present article sheds light on the matter of custodial torture in India, underscoring the violation of fundamental human rights and the lack of comprehensive legal provisions to tackle the problem. The article delves into the definitions of torture and custody, as well as the constitutional, legislative, and judicial safeguards that protect the rights of individuals in custody. The article analyses global human rights frameworks and India's failure to ratify the Convention Against Torture. Moreover, the text highlights the issues prevalent in the current scenario, such as the lack of well-defined regulations against custodial torture and instances of police abuse of power. The article advocates for the implementation of specific legislation to address custodial torture and underscores the significance of upholding the dignity and rights of every person, regardless of their custody status.
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