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Custodial Violence in India - Coggle Diagram
Custodial Violence in India
Deaths in Police Custody
NCRB: Over 100 custodial deaths (2010-2019)
CJI expressed concern over human rights violations in police stations
3.5 deaths due to injuries caused by policemen
Reasons behind
India dint ratify UN Convention against Torture, 1997
Institutional Challenges: Opacity of prisons
Use of excessive force
Absence of Strong Legislation
No anti-torture legislation
Constitutional and Legal Provisions
Article 22(1):
Right to counsel
Section 41 of CrPC:
reasonable grounds and procedures for arrest
Article 21:
Right to Life
Preventive measures
Increase the number of investigating officers (Malimath Committee)
Sensitisation Police
Separate investigation from law and order
Display board on human rights
Reduce the number of arrests
Various steps taken
Departmental action against errant officers
NHRC to oversee
CCTV Cameras installed
Police reforms
Providing information to a friend or relative about the arrest