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21 June 2026

Judicial inquiry into alleged fake encounter in Bihar

The incident serves as a practical case study for issues regarding police accountability, the role of judicial inquiries in maintaining transparency, and the protection of human rights against state action.

1 min read Day 1 of 4 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The Bihar government has ordered a judicial inquiry into an alleged fake encounter in Bhojpur district.
  • The inquiry is to be conducted by a retired High Court judge.
  • The stated objectives of the judicial inquiry are to ensure an independent, impartial, and transparent investigation into the incident.
  • The incident involved the death of a 28-year-old individual in the Shahpur police station area.
  • Public concerns have been raised regarding the legitimacy of the police action, citing the individual's lack of a criminal record.

Part of a longer story

This is day 1 of 4 in Judicial inquiry into the Bhojpur police encounter death, which has been running since 21 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of judicial inquiries in maintaining public trust in law enforcement agencies during cases of alleged extrajudicial killings. 150 words
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  2. Examine the role of the judiciary in ensuring accountability within the police force. How do judicial inquiries serve as a mechanism for upholding the rule of law in the context of police encounters? 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following best describes the primary objective of a judicial inquiry conducted by a retired High Court judge in the context of police encounters?

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