Punjab & Haryana High Court Grants ₹15 Lakh Compensation To Mother Of Man Killed By Police Official In Alleged Self-Defence

Punjab & Haryana High Court Grants ₹15 Lakh Compensation to Mother of Man Killed by Police Officials Allegedly in Self-Defence The Punjab & Haryana High Court has granted ₹15 lakh compensation to the mother of a man who was killed by police officials, where the police claimed self-defense. This significant compensation awarded by the court suggests that while self-defense was claimed, the court found grounds to recognize the family's loss and ensure some form of redressal. This case highlights judicial scrutiny over incidents involving police action and the state's responsibility to compensate victims or their families in cases of questionable fatalities.