‘Faced humiliation’: Bombay High Court orders Rs 50,000 payout to 2 after cops handcuff them
Indian Express·2h ago·Justice/Accountability
What Happened
Bombay High Court ordered Maharashtra government to pay Rs 50,000 compensation each to a lawyer and ex-serviceman, finding police violated fundamental rights by handcuffing them without justification. Justices noted officers acted contrary to Supreme Court guidelines and caused unwarranted humiliation to citizens.
Key Entities
Bombay High CourtJustice Urmila Joshi PhalkeJustice Nivedita P MehtaMaharashtra PoliceSupreme Court guidelines