Archive · 26 Jun 2025
Madras HC Upholds SHRC Order on Police Custodial Torture
Two police officers in Tamil Nadu were accused of hurting a man named Rajinikanth while he was in their custody.
The man said they kept him locked up illegally, hurt him, and made him give up his gold.
The State Human Rights Commission agreed with the man.
The officers tried to fight this decision in court, but the Madras High Court agreed with the SHRC, saying that police must respect human rights.
The court ordered the government to pay the victim money and to take some money from the officers involved.
Madras High Court upheld a SHRC order against police officers for custodial torture.
The SHRC found two officers guilty of illegal detention, torture, and extortion.
The incident involved Rajinikanth, who alleged human rights violations.
The court emphasized adherence to human rights norms by law enforcement.
The court dismissed petitions by the officers, upholding the SHRC's recommendations.
- Who
- The Madras High Court, SHRC, two police officers (D Babu Rajendra Bose, S Mani), and the complainant, Rajinikanth.
- What
- Madras High Court upheld the SHRC order against police officials for custodial torture.
- When
- The incident occurred in December 2013, and the SHRC order was made in 2018, and the court ruling was made on June 26, 2025.
- Where
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Why
- The court upheld the SHRC order because it found the police officers guilty of human rights violations, including illegal detention, torture, and extortion.
Police Officers' Perspective
Victim's Perspective & Court Ruling
Procedural Justice
Police Officers' Perspective
The officers claimed procedural irregularities and lack of evidence.
Victim's Perspective & Court Ruling
The Court and SHRC found enough evidence to support allegations of abuse.
- Court
- Madras High Court
- Victim
- Rajinikanth
- Accused Officers
- D Babu Rajendra Bose, S Mani
- Charges
- Illegal Detention, Torture, Extortion
- SHRC Recommendation
- Compensation to victim; recovery from officers
- Date of Ruling
- June 26, 2025
