upsc race 14 April 2020

Can police be allowed to thrash accused in its custody?

If police beats an accused with leather belts(2 times) and slapped multiple times on faces. Is it acceptable under law of justice.

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This discussion explores the legality of police using physical force, such as beating with belts or slapping, against individuals in their custody. It questions whether such actions are acceptable under the law of justice and seeks to identify relevant IPC sections for suing errant police personnel.

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Pravin Rathod 14 April 2020

If police beats an accused with leather belts(2 times) and slapped multiple times on faces. Is it acceptable under law of justice

Pravin Rathod 14 April 2020

If police beats an accused with leather belts(2 times) and slapped multiple times on faces. Is it acceptable under law of justice 505 506 kitne saal ka saza

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Meghana S 15 April 2020

Tha traffic police have no authority to beat up anyone for violating rules Even a murder. The police cannot thrash an accused. any such order must state the law clearly.