Supreme Court Pressures Madhya Pradesh: Contempt Charges Loom Over Custodial Death Case

In a stern warning, the Supreme Court has admonished the Madhya Pradesh government over its failure to adhere to directives concerning a custodial death case. The apex court emphasized that non-compliance could result in contempt charges, setting October 7 as the deadline for action.

The Supreme Court expressed dissatisfaction with the progress, noting that key police officials involved in the matter remain at large. It transferred the investigation to the CBI, indicating a deeper probe into the alleged custodial malpractice.

The bench, led by Justices B V Nagarathna and R Mahadevan, has called for immediate accountability while highlighting the urgency of the matter, as the police officers in question have been delinquent since April. The court's patience is wearing thin as it pushes for adequate compliance to avoid further legal repercussions.

(With inputs from agencies.)