Sambhaji Achyutrao Patil vs The State Of Maharashtra And Ors
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Case Significance
Sambhaji Achyutrao Patil vs The State Of Maharashtra And Ors is a Bombay High Court decision dated November 25, 2024 (citation: ik-196529654). A Police Inspector with a President's Police Medal and DGP Insignia for meritorious service filed a criminal writ petition seeking compensation for his illegal arrest that resulted in about 20 hours of custody. Applying the D.K. Basu principles, the Division Bench held that the petitioner's fundamental rights under Article 21 were violated and he was entitled to monetary compensation in public law for the established infringement. The court awarded Rs 2 lakhs compensation payable by the State The bench comprised Justices Atul S. Chandurkar and Rajesh S. Patil.
Summary
A Police Inspector with a President's Police Medal and DGP Insignia for meritorious service filed a criminal writ petition seeking compensation for his illegal arrest that resulted in about 20 hours of custody. Applying the D.K. Basu principles, the Division Bench held that the petitioner's fundamental rights under Article 21 were violated and he was entitled to monetary compensation in public law for the established infringement. The court awarded Rs 2 lakhs compensation payable by the State within eight weeks, with the State entitled to recover the amount from the officers found guilty of dereliction of duty.
What was the outcome of Sambhaji Achyutrao Patil vs The State Of Maharashtra And Ors?
A Police Inspector with a President's Police Medal and DGP Insignia for meritorious service filed a criminal writ petition seeking compensation for his illegal arrest that resulted in about 20 hours o...
Judgment
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Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (ik-196529654)