RUDUL SAH vs STATE OF BIHAR AND ANOTHER

The Supreme Court addressed a Writ Petition under Article 32 concerning the unlawful detention of the petitioner, who was acquitted on June 3, 1968, yet remained incarcerated for over 14 years. The Court held that the continued detention post-acquittal was illegal and directed the State of Bihar to respond to the petitioner's claims for medical treatment, rehabilitation, and compensation. The Court emphasized that the release of the petitioner did not absolve the State of its responsibility for the unlawful detention.