The Truth about Custodial Violence in India

The glorification of police brutality is a usual sight on the Indian television series and Bollywood movies. High power action movies, specifically based on Police brutality, have earned Rs. 200 Crore on box office, thus normalizing the trend of custodial violence. The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India has pronounced several judgments where they have criminalized police brutality and suggested that police officers may be punished with the death penalty for these gruesome acts. In this video, we will discuss 3 important things: a. Discussion around Prevention of Torture Bill, 2010 in India b. Important Supreme Court Judgments against Custodial violence and Police Torture. c. Guideline issued in D.K. Basu v. State of West Bengal which is to be followed by every police official while performing arrest. The 11 Guidelines issued by the Supreme Court in D.K. Basu v. State of West Bengal consists of various rights that are available to every arrested person in India. This Video will help you Prepare for exams such as CLAT 2020, NET 2020, UPSC, DU LLB Entrance Exam, LLM Entrance Exams, etc. Know about My Courses: Learn.finology.in Course on Constitution of India: https://learn.finology.in/courses/leg... Instagram Id:   / finologylegal