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Custodial Violence in Untouchable Castes: A Theoretical Background with Special Reference to Western Odisha

Karna Singh

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Indian Journal of Law and Human Behavior 10(2):p 102-105, July - Dec 2024. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ijlhb.2454.7107.10224.5

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Karna Singh, Custodial Violence in Untouchable Castes: A Theoretical Background with Special Reference to Western Odisha. Indian J Law Hum Behav 2024;10(2):102-105

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Received : March 29, 2024         Accepted : June 25, 2024          Published : December 20, 2024

Abstract

Custodial violence against scheduled castes and scheduled tribes is a serious concern in Indian society since it runs counter to the notion of social fairness. This scenario persists despite national laws, several human rights accords, and judicial standards as well as international law. Given the seriousness of the situation, it is vital to examine the threat from several perspectives in order to find a workable solution. The notion of Custodial Violence in India is examined in this research from a social and legal standpoint, with particular emphasis on SCs and STs. It makes the case that communities with less strength are more prone to become victims of such crimes. The exhaustive criminal law of the country provides for an array of provisions to safeguard the individuals, in the substantive law and by providing for procedure that prevent the police officials from arbitrary exercise of their power. With respect to the violence against SCs/STs, special legislations and provisions were enacted many years ago. On an international level, custodial violence has been seen as a matter of basic human right violation. Another important area through the issue has to be analysed is the role of judiciary in curbing the issue. The Apex Court in its judgments declared that any form of torture or cruelty, would be offensive to the dignity and constitute an inroad into the right to life of an individual through a plethora of judgments

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Karna Singh, Custodial Violence in Untouchable Castes: A Theoretical Background with Special Reference to Western Odisha. Indian J Law Hum Behav 2024;10(2):102-105

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March 29, 2024 June 25, 2024 December 20, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ijlhb.2454.7107.10224.5

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Custodial violence

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Received March 29, 2024
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