Gauhati high court grants Rs 25 lakh to widow in alleged custodial death case

 In a landmark decision, the Gauhati High Court has ordered the Assam government to compensate the widow of a businessman who reportedly faced torture and death while in police custody. This ruling, distinct from ongoing legal actions, underscores the egregious breach of basic human rights. In a landmark decision, the Gauhati High Court has ordered the Assam government to compensate the widow of a businessman who reportedly faced torture and death while in police custody. This ruling, distinct from ongoing legal actions, underscores the egregious breach of basic human rights.