SAHELI, A WOMEN'S RESOURCES CENTRE, THROUGHMS. NALINI BHANO vs COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, DELHI POLICE HEAD-QUARTERS AND ORS.

The Supreme Court held that the State is vicariously liable for the tortious acts of its employees under Article 32 of the Constitution of India. In this case, the police officials were found responsible for the death of a child due to severe beating, which constituted a violation of the child's rights. The Court directed the State to pay Rs. 75,000 as compensation to the mother of the deceased child, affirming the principle that the State must compensate for wrongful acts committed by its agents.