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Innocent Man Held 4 Days: Court Awards Rs 40,000
1 Oct
Summary
- Man unlawfully detained for four days to pressure his brother.
- Court ordered Rs 40,000 compensation to the innocent detainee.
- Compensation to be recovered from the salaries of police personnel.
The Allahabad High Court has ordered Rs 40,000 in compensation for a man who was unlawfully detained at a police station for four days. This detention occurred in June 2026, stemming from a case against his brother, the original accused, who had since obtained anticipatory bail. The court found that the man, who was not involved in the alleged offense, was held to exert pressure on his brother to surrender.
The court examined call detail records and CCTV footage, which confirmed the man's presence at the George Town police station in Prayagraj for at least four days, from June 23 to June 26, 2026. His phone was switched off for a significant portion of this period. The bench emphasized that police cannot resort to unlawful detention of innocent family members as a tactic to compel an accused person to surrender.
Justice Atul Sreedharan and Justice Divesh Chandra Samant directed that the compensation amount be recovered directly from the salaries of the police officers found responsible for the illegal detention. This ruling serves as a strong reprimand against using innocent individuals as leverage in criminal investigations, affirming their right to liberty.
