Supreme Court to Rule on Compensation for Wrongful Arrests
The Supreme Court will decide on granting compensation to individuals wrongfully arrested or imprisoned, reinforcing accountability and protection of civil rights.
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The Supreme Court will decide on granting compensation to individuals wrongfully arrested or imprisoned, reinforcing accountability and protection of civil rights.
Landmark ruling expanding Article 21; SC held procedure must be fair, just, and reasonable, linking Articles 14, 19 & 21 to protect personal liberty.
The Court protected personal liberty, awarding compensation for illegal detention, setting a precedent for enforcing fundamental rights under Article 32.
The judgment held that derecognition of rulers and ending privy purses were political acts under Articles 363 and 366(22), beyond judicial review or rights claims.
This landmark case expanded the State’s duty under Article 23, mandating proactive protection of bonded labourers and ensuring dignity and freedom for vulnerable groups.