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Crime
Supreme Court Orders CBI Probe Into Chhattisgarh Custodial Death, Grants ₹25 Lakh Compensation
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🗓 12 Aug 2026, 02:03 PM
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The Supreme Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to probe the custodial death of a man in Chhattisgarh and has awarded ₹25 lakh to his family.
The Supreme Court of India has issued an order directing the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct a comprehensive probe into the custodial death of a man in Chhattisgarh.
In its directive, the Court emphasized the need for an impartial investigation to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the death and to hold any responsible parties accountable.
Alongside the investigative order, the Court awarded a compensation of ₹25 lakh to the deceased’s family, recognizing the loss suffered.
The decision highlights the judiciary’s role in ensuring accountability for custodial deaths and underscores the importance of independent investigations by the CBI.
In its directive, the Court emphasized the need for an impartial investigation to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the death and to hold any responsible parties accountable.
Alongside the investigative order, the Court awarded a compensation of ₹25 lakh to the deceased’s family, recognizing the loss suffered.
The decision highlights the judiciary’s role in ensuring accountability for custodial deaths and underscores the importance of independent investigations by the CBI.