State vs Unknown — Bihar alleged custodial death case (19-year-old from Madhubani)

Updates

1. News23 Aug 2026

   India News Highlights, 23 August 2026 | Tejaswi Yadav seeks NHRC probe into Bihar youth’s alleged custodial death

   India News: Bihar Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav has approached the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), seeking an independent inquiry into the alleged custodial death of a 19-year-old youth in Madhubani.

   Explanation in simple terms

   A 19-year-old youth from Madhubani in Bihar allegedly died while in police custody. A political leader named Tejaswi Yadav is calling for an investigation by the NHRC, which is India's independent human rights watchdog. The NHRC would independently examine what happened to determine if the police were responsible for the death.

   indianexpress.com
2. Hearing18 Aug 2025

   Patna High Court hears matter regarding custodial death of Jitesh Kumar

   The Patna High Court heard a matter concerning the custodial death of Jitesh Kumar, referencing a previous order passed by the Bihar State Human Rights Commission.

   Explanation in simple terms

   The Patna High Court recently held a hearing regarding the death of 19-year-old Jitesh Kumar while he was in police custody in Madhubani. This update means that judges are now officially reviewing the circumstances surrounding his death to determine what happened. The court is looking into the allegations against the authorities to ensure the case is being handled properly. This is a formal step in the legal process to seek justice for the young man and his family.

   patnahighcourt.gov.in