{"id":354215,"date":"2025-07-22T17:30:30","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T12:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/?p=354215"},"modified":"2025-07-23T17:53:21","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T12:23:21","slug":"supreme-court-awards-50lakh-compensation-police-constable-custodial-torture-victim-legal-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2025\/07\/22\/supreme-court-awards-50lakh-compensation-police-constable-custodial-torture-victim-legal-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Supreme Court directs Rs 50 Lakhs compensation to J&amp;K Police Constable who was victim of brutal custodial torture"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n.animate-charcter{background-image: linear-gradient(-225deg, #231557 0%, #44107a 29%, #ff1361 67%, #fff800 100%); background-size: 200% auto; -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; animation: textclip 0s linear infinite;}<br \/>@keyframes textclip {to {background-position: 200% center;}}<br \/><\/style>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify; line-height: 150%;\">\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Supreme Court:<\/span> While considering an appeal challenging J&amp;K and Ladakh High Court\u2019s decision to dismiss appellant\u2019s petitions seeking FIR against police personnel; transfer of the investigation to Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI); and quashing of the FIR filed against the appellant; the Division Bench of Vikram Nath and <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Sandeep Mehta*<\/span>, JJ., exercised the extraordinary jurisdiction of the Court under Article <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink.aspx?q=JTXT-0001574865\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">136<\/a> read with Article <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink.aspx?q=JTXT-0001574873\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">142<\/a> of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink.aspx?q=JTXT-0002726967\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Constitution<\/a> and directed the Union Territory of Jammu &amp; Kashmir to pay compensation of Rs 50 Lakhs to the appellant so as to provide some solace to the appellant and his family for the barbaric acts of custodial torture leading to complete castration. The Court further directed the CBI to take over the investigation in the matter.<\/p>\n<p class=\"animate-charcter\" style=\"margin-bottom: 3%; margin-left: 36pt; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;\">\u201cThe appellant, a police constable himself, suffered life-debilitating injuries while in the custody of fellow state actors, and despite repeated complaints, no effective redress was provided\u201d.<\/p>\n<h3>Background:<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">The appellant was a Police Constable who at the time of the alleged incident, was posted at the District Police Headquarters, Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir. On 17-2-2023, the appellant received a signal from Deputy Superintendent of Police, Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir, directing him to report to the Office of the Senior Superintendent of Police on 20-2-2023, in connection with an enquiry related to a narcotics matter.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">The appellant alleged that no sooner he reached the Office of the Senior Superintendent of Police, <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">he was detained and subjected to brutal custodial torture for six consecutive days<\/span>. His genital organs and testicles were amputated. Pepper was sprinkled on his private parts, and he was given electric shocks which led to fracture of his foot.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">The appellant, who suffered grave injuries during the custodial torture, was shifted to the District Hospital, Kupwara, in a comatose condition. Due to his serious medical condition, he was transferred first to the District Hospital, Baramulla, and then to the Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (\u2018SKIMS\u2019), Soura- Srinagar, on 26-2-2023. At SKIMS, the appellant, who was accompanied by a Sub-Inspector, underwent surgery for the injury caused by amputation of his testicles, which had been brought to the hospital in a polythene bag by the said Sub-Inspector. Thereafter, On the same day, i.e., 26-2-2023, an FIR was registered against the appellant by Sub-Inspector and In- Charge, Police Post Tad, Karnah for the offence punishable under Section <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink.aspx?q=JTXT-0001561616\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">309<\/a> of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink.aspx?q=JTXT-0002726960\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Penal Code, 1860<\/a> (IPC).<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">Upon learning of the appellant\u2019s condition, his wife, immediately approached Station House Officer, Kupwara, requesting the registration of an FIR against the police personnel responsible for subjecting the appellant to brutal custodial torture and inflicting life-threatening injuries to him. However, no action was taken by the SHO on her pleas. Aggrieved, she approached Senior Superintendent of Police, District Kupwara, who also refused to initiate any proceedings against the erring police officials. Consequently, the appellant\u2019s wife served legal notice upon Deputy Inspector General of Police, North Circle (Kupwara\/Baramulla); Station House Officer, Police Station, Kupwara; and Senior Superintendent of Police, District Kupwara, but failed to get any response.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">Aggrieved with the afore-stated state of events, the appellant approached the High Court but failed to get any relief from there. Eventually, the appellant knocked the doors of the Supreme Court.<\/p>\n<h3>Contentions:<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">Counsels of the appellant submitted that matter concerns a deeply disturbing case of brutal custodial torture inflicted on a police constable, who was kept in illegal detention and later falsely implicated through a fabricated FIR in an attempt to shield the real perpetrators of the crime. Despite compelling medical evidence, multiple representations, and the egregious nature of the allegations, the High Court fell into grave error by refusing to direct the registration of an FIR or to ensure supervised independent investigation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\"><span style=\"font-style: italic;\">Per contra<\/span>, the respondents argued that the appellant\u2019s allegations of custodial torture are nothing but lies cooked up with an intent to cover up his attempted suicide and to divert attention from his own culpability in the offences under investigation, thereby discrediting the investigation and maligning the authorities involved. All injuries, as alleged by the appellant, were self-inflicted during attempted suicide.<\/p>\n<h3>Issues Framed:<\/h3>\n<p>Perusing the facts, contentions raised by the parties and impugned of the High Court, the Court framed the following issues:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<li>Whether the facts and circumstances disclosed in the complaint filed by the appellant\u2019s wife supported by compelling medical evidence of grievous injuries, including complete genital mutilation, mandatorily required registration of an FIR?<\/li>\n<li>Whether the gravity of the alleged custodial torture, the systematic cover-up by local police machinery, and the inherent conflict of interest arising from the pendency of cases punishable under NDPS Act against the appellant necessitate transfer of investigation to the CBI to ensure a fair, impartial and credible inquiry?<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">Whether registered against the appellant under Section <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink.aspx?q=JTXT-0001561616\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">309<\/a> of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink.aspx?q=JTXT-0002726960\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IPC<\/a> should be quashed as being manifestly mala fide and constituting an abuse of the process of law?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Court\u2019s Assessment:<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">The Court noted that it was undisputed fact that the appellant was summoned for an inquiry concerning alleged violations under the NDPS Act and, in compliance with the said summons of higher officials, he had reported to the Joint Interrogation Centre, Kupwara on 20-2-2023. Furthermore, it was admitted that between 20-2-2023 and 26-2-2023, the appellant received grievous injuries including castration of his genital regions and was admitted to the hospital.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">The Court pointed out that the medical documents issued from SKIMS, Soura-Srinagar conclusively establish the horrific nature of the injuries which inter alia include, complete mutilation of genitalia with both testicles removed. The Discharge Summary further provided unequivocal medical evidence that the appellant underwent an extensive surgical procedure. Furthermore, no action was taken on the complaint filed by the appellant\u2019s wife.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">The Court thus opined that these facts, standing alone and uncontroverted, <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">established a prima facie case of the most heinous form of custodial torture<\/span> and total apathy of the local police officials in acting against the perpetrators of custodial violence.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">Answering <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Issue 1<\/span>, the Court noted that allegations made by the appellant and his wife unequivocally disclose the commission of cognizable offences perpetrating from custodial torture. The medical findings taken in conjunction with the appellant\u2019s forced detention at the Joint Interrogation Centre, Kupwara, <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">clearly establish the commission of cognizable offences by persons in authority, making registration of FIR<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">mandatory under<\/span> <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">Lalita Kumari v. State of U.P<\/span>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/L23cg0P8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(2014) 2 SCC 1<\/a>. The High Court committed a grave error in law by failing to exercise the writ jurisdiction and in refusing to apply the mandatory principles laid down by the Constitution Bench in <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">Lalita Kumari (supra)<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"animate-charcter\" style=\"margin-bottom: 3%; margin-left: 36pt; font-style: italic;\">\u201cThe High Court\u2019s approach, by treating this as a case requiring a preliminary inquiry rather than immediate registration of FIR, demonstrates a complete misunderstanding of the settled legal position and has resulted in the denial of justice to the appellant who is the victim of custodial torture\u201d.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">On <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Issue 2<\/span>, the Court stated that the power to transfer investigations to a certain investigating agency must be sparingly used in the interest of justice and to maintain public trust in the institution. If the investigating agency is privy to the dispute, it may raise doubts on the credibility of the investigation and thus, would be a valid ground to transfer the investigation. The Court pointed out that the <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">unprecedented gravity of the instant case involving brutal and inhuman custodial torture<\/span>, characterised by the complete mutilation of the appellant\u2019s genitalia, <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">represents one of the most barbaric instances of police atrocity which the State is trying to defend and cover up with all pervasive power<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">The Court further explained that the respondent\u2019s theory of suicide attempt crumbles under scrutiny when examined against the timeline and the medical evidence. The respondent\u2019s suicide theory was demolished when assessed considering the medical evidence, which decisively ruled out the theory of the harm being self-inflicted. \u201c<span style=\"font-style: italic;\">The respondent\u2019s narrative reveals a disturbing pattern of systematic cover-up and abuse of authority that further strengthens the appellant\u2019s claim for CBI investigation (&#8230;) cavalier dismissal of serious allegations of custodial torture demonstrates the institutional bias and predetermined mindset to protect the accused police officers<\/span>\u201d.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">The Court gravely noted that the <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">investigation of the custodial torture allegations and the NDPS cases require complete separation and independence<\/span>, which can only be achieved through the transfer of investigation to an independent agency. \u201c<span style=\"font-style: italic;\">The current scenario, where the accused officers continue to investigate the very person, they allegedly tortured, makes a mockery of the criminal justice system and violates the very principle of fairness and transparency<\/span>\u201d. The Court opined that the in rejecting the appellant\u2019s petition, the High Court grossly erred in failing to exercise its constitutional obligation of protecting the fundamental rights of a citizen, his dignity and right to life.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">Considering the unprecedented gravity of this custodial torture case, the systematic cover-up orchestrated by local police machinery, the institutional bias demonstrated in the handling of the complaint, and the complete failure of local authorities to conduct a fair investigation and the unrelenting stand taken by the respondent State, the <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Court directed the transfer of investigation to the CBI<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">On <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Issue 3<\/span>, the Court stated that where it is evident that the initiation or continuation of proceedings amounts to an abuse of process or is intended to harass the accused, <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">the Court under<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Section<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink.aspx?q=JTXT-0001519791\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">482<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink.aspx?q=JTXT-0002726935\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CrPC<\/a>, <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">is<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">not only empowered but obligated to intervene<\/span> and quash such proceedings in the interest of justice.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">The Court opined that the instant case fell under the criteria laid down in <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">State of Haryana v. Bhajan Lal<\/span>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/PrBF91ZF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1992 Supp (1) SCC 335<\/a>. The Court pointed out that <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">registering FIR against the victim of custodial torture constitutes a classic example of institutional abuse<\/span> and perversion of criminal justice machinery to shield the real perpetrators while victimizing the complainant. \u201c<span style=\"font-style: italic;\">The transformation of a torture victim into an accused through a concocted theory of attempted suicide, based on manifestly implausible medical opinion and glaring procedural violations, reflects institutional malice of the highest order\u201d<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">The use of State machinery to invert the roles of victim and offender in the instant case, revealed a grave subversion of the criminal process, thereby compelling the intervention of the Court to prevent the miscarriage of justice. The Court opined that the High Court gravely erred in declining to exercise its jurisdiction under Section <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink.aspx?q=JTXT-0001519791\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">482<\/a> of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink.aspx?q=JTXT-0002726935\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CrPC<\/a> to quash FIR against the appellant. \u201c<span style=\"font-style: italic;\">Faced with a clear abuse of process, where a custodial torture victim is falsely implicated to shield the perpetrators, the High Court was dutybound to intervene<\/span>\u201d. Therefore, the Court quashed the FIR registered against the appellant under Section <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink.aspx?q=JTXT-0001561616\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">309<\/a> of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink.aspx?q=JTXT-0002726960\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IPC<\/a> at Police Station Kupwara, finding it prima facie fabricated.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">In its concluding remarks, the Court invoked <span style=\"font-style: italic;\">D.K Basu v. State of West Bengal, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/1QkiQW00\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(1997) 1 SCC 416<\/a><\/span> and said that where fundamental rights, particularly the right to life and personal liberty under Article <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink.aspx?q=JTXT-0001574949\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">21<\/a> of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink.aspx?q=JTXT-0002726967\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Constitution<\/a> are violated by State machinery, <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">appropriate monetary compensation may be an effective remedy<\/span>. \u201c<span style=\"font-style: italic;\">Such compensation must focus on the compensatory element and serve as a balm to the victim, without prejudice to other remedies in civil or criminal law<\/span>\u201d.<\/p>\n<h3>Directions:<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\n<li>CBI to register a RC in relation to the incidents of custodial violence and illegal detention of the appellant during the period from 20-2-2023 to 26-2-2023, based on the complaint filed by the appellant\u2019s wife and the medical evidence on record. The RC shall be registered within 7 days of the instant order.<\/li>\n<li>The entire material collected in enquiry conducted so far, including all related documents, medical records, CCTV footage, forensic evidence, and case diary, shall be immediately handed over to the competent officer of the CBI.<\/li>\n<li>The <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">police officials found responsible for the custodial torture shall be arrested forthwith<\/span> and not later than a period of one month from 21-7-2025. The investigation shall be completed within 90 days of the date of registration of the RC.<\/li>\n<li>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">CBI shall also conduct a comprehensive inquiry into the systemic issues at the Joint Interrogation Centre, Kupwara.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 3%;\">[<span style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #632423;\">Khursheed Ahmad Chohan v. UT of J&amp;K, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.scconline.com\/DocumentLink\/41hc3020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2025 SCC OnLine SC 1491<\/a>, decided on 21-7-2025<\/span>]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-indent: 18pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">*Judgment by Justice Sandeep Mehta<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Advocates who appeared in this case:<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 18pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">For Petitioner(s):<\/span> Mr. Anand Grover, Sr. Adv. Mr. Fuzail Ahmad Ayyubi, AOR Mr. Ibad Mushtaq, Adv. Ms. Akanksha Rai, Adv. Ms. Gurneet Kaur, Adv.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-left: 18pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">For Respondent(s):<\/span> Mr. Shailesh Madiyal, Sr. A.A.G. Mr. Parth Awasthi, Adv. 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