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31 July 2026

Calcutta High Court probe into encounter death

The incident serves as a relevant case study for discussing police accountability, judicial oversight of executive actions, and the ethical challenges surrounding encounter killings in the context of the rule of law.

1 min read Day 4 of 5 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The Calcutta High Court has initiated a probe into the 'encounter killing' of a rape-murder suspect in Baruipur, West Bengal.
  • A PIL filed by an advocate alleges that police claims regarding the encounter are fabricated.
  • The incident occurred during a crime scene reconstruction at 12:45 a.m. on July 8, involving the accused and a police team.
  • Police version: The accused snatched a service weapon, fired at the team, and attempted to flee, leading to retaliatory fire in self-defence.
  • Autopsy report: Two bullets were found in the body of the accused, fired by a specific police inspector.
  • The state government has registered a suo motu FIR and the case is under investigation by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
  • Petitioner's argument: Questioned the necessity of a late-night crime scene reconstruction during adverse weather and alleged insufficient security protocols.

Part of a longer story

This is day 4 of 5 in Baruipur rape-murder case investigation, which has been running since 7 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the legal and procedural safeguards required during the police reconstruction of a crime scene to ensure the protection of human rights and the integrity of evidence. 150 words
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  2. The phenomenon of 'encounter killings' raises significant concerns regarding the rule of law and police accountability in India. Examine the role of the judiciary in ensuring adherence to constitutional mandates and Supreme Court guidelines in cases of custodial or police-involved deaths. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following bodies is primarily responsible for investigating cases involving alleged police misconduct in the context of encounter deaths, as per standard legal procedure in India?

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