Supreme Court orders CBI probe into Chhattisgarh custodial death, grants ₹25 lakh compensation
The case concerns the legal heirs of Shri Shravan Suryavanshi seeking a fair investigation into his custodial death and adequate compensation, challenging the High Court's decision which awarded only ₹1 lakh and did not direct a criminal investigation.
Petitioners: Lahra Bai Tamre & Ors. (wife and children of the deceased); Respondents: State of Chhattisgarh & Ors.; Bench: Justice Mehta.
- The Court ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct a probe into the custodial death.
- The Court granted compensation of ₹25 Lakh to the petitioners.
- The Court noted that the High Court had previously awarded ₹1 Lakh and failed to direct an FIR or investigation.
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| Official title | Supreme Court Orders CBI Probe Into Chhattisgarh Custodial Death, Grants ₹25 Lakh Compensation To Kin |
| Source body | Supreme Court of India — orders & judgments |
| Reference number | Diary No. 48963/2025 |
| Status | closed (order) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |