Recent rulings by India's courts have found unlawful detention, flawed arrest procedures and prolonged custody, highlighting recurring challenges in enforcing safeguards protecting people deprived of liberty before trial.
August 16, 2026
Allahabad High Court bench emphasizes ‘such conduct is wholly impermissible, as the power to punish lies exclusively within the domain of the courts and not with the police.’
January 31, 2026