Delhi Court Seeks Police Report on Custodial Torture Claims in Anti‑SIR Protest

The Delhi court ordered the police to provide a detailed report on claims that detainees were subjected to torture while in custody during an anti‑SIR demonstration. The protest, held in the capital, targeted the SIR initiative and led to several arrests. Some of those arrested have alleged physical abuse and mistreatment while in police lock‑up. The court’s directive aims to verify these allegations and ensure adherence to legal safeguards against custodial violence, with the police required to submit their findings within a set timeframe. Legal analysts note that such judicial scrutiny reflects broader efforts to curb custodial abuse in India and could result in criminal proceedings if misconduct is confirmed.