MASOODA PARVEEN vs U.O.I.

The Supreme Court, in a writ petition under Article 32, addressed the custodial death of Ghulam Mohi-ud-din Regoo, holding that the Union of India is liable to provide compensation and a job on compassionate grounds to the deceased's family. The Court emphasized the violation of fundamental rights under Article 21, establishing that custodial torture leading to death is a grave infringement of human rights. The Court directed the government to take immediate action to compensate the victim's family and ensure justice.