Article 21 Doesn't Distinguish Between Good Or Bad Person': Madras HC Orders ₹50K Compensation For Illegal Detention Of History-Sheeter

The Madras High Court has awarded a compensation of Rs. 50,000 to an individual who was illegally detained by the police. The court found that the detention was a violation of the individual’s fundamental rights under Article 21 of the Constitution. The individual, a history-sheeter, was unlawfully detained without due process, and the Court deemed this as a violation of personal liberty. The ruling underscores the importance of protecting individual rights against unlawful detention and ensuring adherence to legal procedures. The compensation was awarded as a recognition of the violation of the individual's constitutional rights.