Smt. Shakila Abdul Gafar Khan vs Vasant Raghunath Dhoble And Anr

The Supreme Court emphasized that custodial violence and torture violate Article 21 of the Constitution, which guarantees the right to life and personal liberty, including the right to live with dignity. The Court condemned the alarming prevalence of custodial torture and highlighted the need for immediate remedial measures to uphold human rights and restore public confidence in the rule of law. It reiterated that the safeguards provided under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, must be strictly adhered to by law enforcement agencies to prevent such abuses.