Landmark case · Human Rights Law · Semester 6
D.K. Basu v. State of West Bengal
(1997) 1 SCC 416 · Supreme Court of India
Custodial violence is a failure of the State's human-rights obligation; detailed arrest guidelines were laid down.
From topic
Definitions, constitution and functions of the NHRC — Unit II, Human Rights Law.
Related sections:
- Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, 2(1)(d) — Human rights
- Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, 3 — Constitution of the National Human Rights Commission
- Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, 12 — Functions of the Commission
- Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, 13 — Powers relating to inquiries