custodial death

vinod bansal (Querist) 10 June 2009 This query is : Resolved
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police obtained two days police remand of a accused from the court & during remand in police custody accused died due to injuries/torture caused by police,which sections of IPC are applicable in this case. Thanks

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deepak kumar (Expert) 10 June 2009
it is murder and the guilty can be charged u/s 302 IPC

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Manish Singh (Expert) 11 June 2009
yes, it will be under 302/04 ipc

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N.K.Assumi (Expert) 11 June 2009
Also refer the case of D.K.Basu vs state of west Bengal: 1997 (1) SCC 416. Sheela Barse Vs State of Maharsthra (1983) 2 SCC 277 for compensation.

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