Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Supreme Court Orders FIR in Custodial Death Case
A man named Somnath died while he was in jail.
His mother, with help from a lawyer, asked the court to investigate how he died.
The court agreed, but the police haven't started the investigation yet.
The lawyer is now upset because the court's deadline has passed.
This case is about making sure the police follow the rules and about justice for the man who died.
Supreme Court upheld Bombay HC order to register FIR in custodial death case.
The case involves Somnath Suryavanshi, a 35-year-old Dalit law student.
Suryavanshi died in judicial custody in Parbhani, Maharashtra in December 2024.
Prakash Ambedkar represents the mother, seeking accountability for the death.
No FIR has been filed despite the court's deadline.
- Who
- The case involves Somnath Suryavanshi, his mother, Prakash Ambedkar, police officials, and the government.
- What
- The Supreme Court upheld the Bombay High Court's order to register an FIR regarding the custodial death of Somnath Suryavanshi.
- When
- The Supreme Court upheld the order on Wednesday, and the original incident occurred in December 2024.
- Where
- The events occurred in Parbhani, Maharashtra, India.
- Why
- The Supreme Court's decision ensures that the custodial death of Somnath Suryavanshi will be investigated.
Family & Ambedkar
Government
Investigation Delay
Family & Ambedkar
Accountability needed for the death.
Government
No FIR filed after the court's order.
Medical Opinions
Family & Ambedkar
Action against doctors issuing second medical opinion without court approval.
Government
Government-run hospital issued a second medical opinion.
- Deceased
- Somnath Suryavanshi
- Age
- 35
- Incident Date
- December 15, 2024
- Location
- Parbhani, Maharashtra
- Legal Representative
- Prakash Ambedkar
- Court Order
- Bombay HC order upheld to register FIR
