Bombay High Court Minor Custody Death Kurla Rpf Dongri Compensation
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Over eight years after a 17-year-old boy died in police custody, the Bombay High Court was informed that his mother was recently given Rs 5 lakh under the victim compensation scheme by the state government. The high court bench of Justice Sarang Kotwal and Jus Over eight years after a 17-year-old boy died in police custody, the Bombay High Court was informed that his mother was recently given Rs 5 lakh under the victim compensation scheme by the state...
Over eight years after a 17-year-old boy died in police custody, the Bombay High Court was informed that his mother was recently given Rs 5 lakh under the victim compensation scheme by the state government.
The high court bench of Justice Sarang Kotwal and Justice Ashish Chavan was hearing a petition filed by the boy’s mother, who had sought action against the policemen who had apprehended her son in 2018. The court noted that the compensation has been received by the mother of the minor and that other grievances too were resolved, and disposed of the petition on July 1.
In February 2026, an FIR was filed by the Dongri police against four RPF officials for alleged assault.
On July 1, the high court was informed that the FIR has been filed on charges including causing hurt and criminal intimidation. The investigating agency also said that if any other offence emerges during the probe, it will be added.
During the investigation, if involvement of any other person is revealed, action will be taken against the person as well, the state prosecutor told court. Lawyer Gaurav Bhawnani appearing for the minor’s mother, said he will pursue the other prayers in his plea separately, including directions to appoint officers under the Juvenile Justice Act.
A chargesheet is yet to be filed in the case.