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In response to the notice, the State of West Bengal filed a counter. It was maintained that the police was no hushing up any matter of lock-up death and that whereever police personnel were found to be responsible for such death, action was being initiated against them.
Mar 17, 2024 · A series of custodial deaths and the various decisions given in various judgements caused a lot of dissatisfaction in Indian society. Then came the DK Basu case in 1997, which is considered the most remarkable judgement on custodial violence and death. Facts of DK Basu vs. State of West Bengal (1997)
Jun 25, 2020 · DK Basu, Executive Chairman of Legal Aid Services, West Bengal, a non-political organization on 26/08/1986 addressed a letter to the Supreme Court of India calling his attention to certain news published in the Telegraph Newspaper about deaths in police custody and custody.
Oct 21, 2023 · The Supreme Court, in DK Basu vs State of West Bengal referring to the case of Neelabati Bahera v. State of Orissa (AIR 1993 SC 1960), reiterated that prisoners and detainees should not be deprived of their Fundamental Rights under Article 21 .
Aug 22, 2023 · The Supreme Court referred to the case of Neelabati Bahera v. State of Orissa (1993) and reiterated that prisoners and detainees should not be deprived of their fundamental right under Article 21 and only the restriction permitted by law could be imposed on the enjoyment of their fundamental rights.
D.K. Basu v. State Of West Bengal And Others. Smart Summary (Beta) Facts: The Court noted that despite various Conventions and Declarations on human rights and commitments to eliminate custodial torture, incidents of such torture continue to occur.
D.K BASU v. STATE 285 proceedings-Award of compensation in public law proceedings, in a given A case, could be adjusted against damages awarded in a civil suit. The petitioner filed a petition-public interest-in this Court in the wake of news items published in the Telegraph, the Statesman and the
