R.Senthil Kumar, v. the State of Tamil Nadu
Case brief
What is this about?
In a Writ Petition, the Madras High Court addressed a custodial death case, dismissing claims for transfer and departmental action as already addressed; however, it awardedRs.30 lakhs compensation to the deceased's legal heirs based on calculated future loss.
What did the court decide?
Awarded Rs.30,00,000 compensation to deceased's legal heirs (mother, wife, son); direct respondents to pay within 2 months. Investigation transfer and departmental action prayers dismissed as already