Punjab & Haryana High Court orders State to pay ₹3 lakh to man kept in jail beyond sentence

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has taken a strong stance against custodial lapses by ordering the state government to pay a compensation of ₹3 lakh to a man who was illegally detained in jail beyond the completion of his stipulated sentence. This judgment highlights the critical importance of accurate record-keeping and strict adherence to judicial orders by prison authorities. The court's decision underscores that any unauthorized or prolonged detention constitutes a severe violation of an individual's fundamental right to liberty, as enshrined in the Constitution. The compensation serves as a form of redressal for the injustice suffered and also acts as a deterrent against such negligence by the state machinery in the future.