Dalbir Singh vs State Of U.P & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of custodial death and the responsibilities of police officials under Article 21 of the Constitution. The Court emphasized that custodial torture leading to death constitutes a violation of fundamental rights, mandating accountability for police actions. The Court directed an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Somvir Singh, holding that the police's failure to provide adequate information and the subsequent handling of the case were unacceptable.