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2 September 2026

Custodial torture allegations in Kolkata

The incident serves as a practical context for discussing police accountability, custodial rights, and the role of security forces in a democracy, though the specific political dispute itself is not exam-relevant.

1 min read Day 2 of 2 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • Allegations of custodial torture involving a party worker arrested in a billboard dispute in Kolkata.
  • Claims of procedural errors in arrests, including lack of prior notice.
  • Reported serious head injury sustained by an individual while in police custody.
  • Ongoing legal proceedings involving FIRs against public representatives for alleged obstruction of police duty.
  • Dispute involves the removal of an electric signboard by police, leading to conflicting claims regarding the use of force.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 of 2 in Custodial torture and death allegations in West Bengal, which has been running since 11 August 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Custodial torture remains a significant challenge to the rule of law in India. Discuss the constitutional and legal safeguards available to an arrested person to prevent such abuses. 150 words
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  2. Examine the role of the judiciary in curbing custodial violence. In light of the D.K. Basu guidelines, evaluate the efficacy of the current mechanisms in ensuring accountability within the police force. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following landmark Supreme Court judgments laid down specific guidelines for the police to follow during the arrest and detention of individuals to prevent custodial torture?

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