5 verified cases involving Compensation, newest first.
A man died in January 2024 following police custody. An FIR was registered on July 30, 2026 to probe the death. The Supreme Court criticised the Chhattisgarh Director General of Police, describing the handling as 'totally incompetent' and warning of potential contempt proceedings.
A 19-year-old died in police custody in Delhi, allegedly by suicide. The father sued for compensation. The Delhi High Court awarded ₹18.44 lakh in compensation, holding that an unnatural death in custody, even if by suicide, constitutes State responsibility and attracts liability regardless of direct culpability.
A case under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act involving an alleged atrocity against a Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe victim. The Madhya Pradesh High Court directed the victim to file an affidavit undertaking not to compromise with the accused or turn hostile during trial as a condition for receiving compensation of ₹5 lakh.
The Jharkhand High Court ordered BIT Mesra to pay Rs 20 lakhs in compensation regarding the death of a Dalit student on campus. The court emphasized that university authorities have a responsibility to ensure the safety of students.
A homestay owner in Kodagu was arrested on April 19 on charges related to the rape of a US tourist. The Karnataka High Court found the arrest illegal and ordered ₹5 lakh compensation for breach of Fundamental Rights. The final chargesheet dropped rape and criminal intimidation charges, though investigation into the underlying matter continues.