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Rajasthan High Court Orders Compensation Scheme for Deaths in Custody
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 28 Oct 2026, 10:01 AM
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The Rajasthan High Court has mandated the state government to implement a compensation scheme for deaths occurring in custody within three months.
The Rajasthan High Court has directed the state government to implement a compensation scheme for families of individuals who die while in police or government custody. The scheme, named 'Rajasthan Custodial Death Relief Scheme-2025', was finalized by the court and must be operational within three months. The court emphasized the need for such a scheme to provide financial relief and support to families who suffer the loss of a loved one under these circumstances.