Supreme Court Demands Accountability in Custodial Death Case

The Supreme Court has questioned delays in arresting two policemen involved in a custodial death case in Madhya Pradesh. Following a contempt petition, both officers have been detained. The Court has requested the state government to report on departmental actions taken against the accused officers, with further hearings set for November 6.

Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 08-10-2025 11:57 IST | Created: 08-10-2025 11:57 IST

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The Supreme Court has demanded an explanation from both the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Madhya Pradesh government over delays in detaining two policemen associated with a custodial death case involving a 24-year-old man.

A bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and R Mahadevan highlighted the state's inaction until a contempt petition provoked an arrest. They questioned the absence of arrests despite a May 15 order.

Following updates by Additional Solicitor General Raja Thakare confirming the officers' arrests, the Court has requested detailed reports on any departmental action against them, ahead of a hearing set for November 6.

(With inputs from agencies.)