Gujarat High Court Orders Fresh SIT Probe Into Dalit Man’s Custodial Death Amid Allegations of Police Torture
Trending Today INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY AT CCR, NUSRL, RANCHI Gujarat High Court Orders Fresh SIT Probe Into Dalit Man’s Custodial Death Amid Allegations of Police Torture INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY AT K&G TECHLAW PARTNERS Delhi High Court Quashes FIR Against Journalist in Official Secrets Act Case, Cites Press Freedom Supreme Court to Urgently Hear Petition on Same-Sex Couples’ Adoption Rights in India Madras High Court Allows Women to Join Temple Chariot Festival, Citing Equality and Religious Freedom Telangana High Court Cancels Free Land Allotment to IAMC Hyderabad in Landmark Ruling Court Orders FIR Against Zed News and News18 for Defamatory Reporting During Operation Sindoor in Jammu & Kashmir Delhi High Court Rules Arbitration Clause Doesn’t Automatically Override Civil Court Jurisdiction Supreme Court Affirms Right to Close Business Under Article 19 of Indian Constitution Gujarat High Court Orders Fresh SIT Probe Into Dalit Man’s Custodial Death Amid Allegations of Police Torture KASHISH JAHAN 1 JULY 2025 The Gujarat High Court has ordered a fresh SIT probe into the alleged custodial death of a 27-year-old Dalit man in Rajkot, highlighting critical concerns about police accountability and custodial violence in India. High Court Steps In Amid Allegations of Custodial Torture The Gujarat High Court has ordered the formation of a new Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the alleged custodial death of a 27-year-old Dalit man in Rajkot. The man died within 24 hours of being detained over a minor theft allegation. Family Alleges Torture and Post-Mortem Tampering According to the victim’s family, he was subjected to severe custodial torture. They also claimed that the post-mortem report was tampered with to conceal the actual cause of death, contradicting physical injuries and witness statements. Initial Police Investigation Under Scrutiny The original investigation conducted by the district police cleared all involved officers, citing natural causes. However, ongoing protests by Dalit rights groups and mounting public pressure prompted the victim’s family to petition the court for an independent probe. Justice Biren Vaishnav Highlights Major Lapses Justice Biren Vaishnav stated that initial findings pointed to procedural irregularities, destruction of CCTV footage, and conflicting witness testimonies. The court ordered that a new SIT, led by an independent IPS officer, be formed and that a detailed report be submitted within two months. Debate Rekindled Over Police Accountability in India This incident has reignited national debate on police accountability and custodial violence. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has frequently raised concerns over custodial deaths in India. The victim’s family called the court’s decision a “ray of hope for justice.” Leave a Reply Cancel Reply Logged in as Sada Law. Edit your profile. Log out? Required fields are marked * Message* Live Cases Gujarat High Court Orders Fresh SIT Probe Into Dalit Man’s Custodial Death Amid Allegations of Police Torture Sada Law • July 1, 2025 • Live cases • No Comments Delhi High Court Quashes FIR Against Journalist in Official Secrets Act Case, Cites Press Freedom Sada Law • July 1, 2025 • Live cases • No Comments Supreme Court to Urgently Hear Petition on Same-Sex Couples’ Adoption Rights in India Sada Law • July 1, 2025 • Live cases • No Comments 1 2 3 … 5 Next »





