{
  "id": 12392273,
  "title": "Maharashtra Cabinet Approves ₹5 Lakh Compensation For Custodial Deaths Due To Police Assault, Torture Or Negligence",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/maharashtra-cabinet-approves-5-lakh-compensation-for-custodial-deaths",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T13:58:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/maharashtra-cabinet-approves-5-lakh-compensation-for-custodial-deaths-due-to-police-assault-torture-or-negligence"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Maharashtra government has approved a policy providing financial compensation to families of individuals who die in police custody due to assault, torture, coercion or negligence. The decision was made during a state Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Eligible victims will receive ₹5 lakh if their death is due to assault, torture or pressure from a police officer or employee. In cases of permanent disability, compensation is ₹2 lakh for less than 50% disability and ₹4 lakh for 50% or more. Exclusions include deaths due to natural causes, sudden natural calamities, and instances where the individual refused medical treatment or died during an escape attempt. The policy outlines procedures for medical examinations, disability verification and proposal submission. Superintendents of Police and Police Commissioners must investigate and report custodial deaths within 30 days. Administrative officers found responsible may face criminal proceedings, with compensation potentially recovered from their salary, pension or property.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: The Maharashtra government has approved a comprehensive policy for providing financial compensation to the next of kin of persons who die in police custody, particularly in cases where death or permanent disability is found to have resulted from assault, torture, coercion or negligence. Mechanism To Fix Accountability The decision was taken at the state Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}