MOHINDER SINGH Vs. UNION OF INDIA

JUDGEMENT

(1.) BY way of the present petition, the petitioner has sought payment of adequate compensation for extreme physical third degree torture of Dalip Singh s/o Kartar Singh, leading to fracture of his both hip joints and despite treatment, becoming a handicapped person.

(2.) THE petitioner has stated in the petition that Dalip Singh is his nephew being his sister's son. He is aged 40 years, married and having three minor children. It is alleged that said Dalip Singh went to his in-laws' village situated at a distance of 10/12 kilometers from his own village. He was taken in custody from there by respondent No. 3, during the night intervening 7th and 8th of April, 2004. He was physically tortured and his legs were pulled apart, leading to fracture to his hip joints. The nearest Court was merely at a distance of 10 kilometers from the place of his arrest. He was not disclosed any ground of his arrest. He was interrogated regarding one Constable Kali Dass, about whom he had no knowledge. On account of extreme physical torture committed upon him, he was unable to walk and climb the stairs.

(3.) ON account of the above, a prayer was made that directions be issued to Union of India to grant compensation to the tune of Rs. 10 lacs to Dalip Singh for extreme physical torture, committed upon him leading to permanent disability, mental trauma and loss of earning.