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29 June 2026

Custodial death in Andhra Pradesh

Custodial death is a recurring, high-priority issue in UPSC Mains that directly tests the accountability of the executive, the role of the judiciary in protecting fundamental rights via habeas corpus, and the ethics of law enforcement.

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Notes

  • Alleged custodial death/disappearance of Gade Sai Krishna at Krishnalanka police station, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
  • Procedural timeline: Victim picked up May 9; habeas corpus petition filed June 2; High Court ordered production of individual by June 15 and June 29.
  • Government response: Suspension of the Circle Inspector involved, registration of a murder case, and arrest of the officer on June 23.
  • Institutional mechanism: Constitution of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe illegal detention, custodial death, and destruction of evidence.
  • Legal context: Habeas corpus is a constitutional remedy used to challenge unlawful detention and ensure the production of a person before the court.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 of 3 in Investigation into custodial death of Gade Sai Krishna in Andhra Pradesh, which has been running since 22 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. What is the significance of the writ of habeas corpus in protecting the fundamental rights of citizens against arbitrary state action, particularly in the context of custodial jurisprudence? 150 words
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  2. Custodial violence remains a significant challenge to the rule of law in India. Discuss the institutional and legal mechanisms required to ensure accountability within the police force and prevent instances of illegal detention. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following writs can be issued by the High Court to ensure the production of a person who is allegedly held in illegal police custody?

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