Shri Dilip K. Basu vs State Of West Bengal & Ors

The Supreme Court emphasized that custodial torture is a grave violation of human dignity and is impermissible under Article 21 of the Constitution. The Court held that while the State's interest in security is paramount, it cannot justify the use of torture for interrogation purposes. The judgment reiterated the need for just and fair treatment of detainees and established guidelines for police conduct during arrests, including the requirement for identification of police personnel and proper documentation of arrests.