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Karnataka HC Awards Rs 5 Lakh Compensation To Person Over Wrongful Arrest By Police

Karnataka High Court has ordered for the compensation of a 56-year-old man over wrongful arrest due to a confusion in his name. The Hon'ble court noted that the man's identification was not cross-checked and verified, and awarded a compensation of Rs 5 lakh. Reportedly, Ningaraju N, a resident of Bangalore's Kalidasa layout, was arrested in a 2011 criminal case, in confusion with accused Raju NGN.

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 - 03:36 PM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: Karnataka, Bangalore, Karnataka High Court, Wrongful Arrest, Compensation

Courtesy: Hindustan Times