Activist Gets Rs 2 Lakh for Arrest 15 Years Ago
A court ordered Rs 2 lakh compensation to an activist for an illegal arrest 15 years ago. The order means the activist is paid for a wrongful arrest made long before.
Context
Context: Indian courts can award compensation when a person is detained unlawfully, as the right to life and personal liberty under the Constitution covers protection from wrongful arrest.
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