The project actively intervened in 172 cases involving
survivors of torture, comprising 115 males and 57 females.
Legal Proceedings: Notably, 12 cases were brought
before the district court.
Compensation Disbursement: A substantial sum of 208,564 USD
was disbursed in compensation, addressing the legal ramifications of 11 cases
related to police torture. This financial restitution aims to rectify the
injustices faced by survivors, acknowledging the severity of their ordeals and
providing a measure of redress.
Detailed Case Interventions: Of the 195 interventions, 36
pertained to custodial deaths, 125 to cases of police torture, 2 to
extra-judicial killings, 1 to death in police firing, and 8 to cases of
custodial torture. In these instances, 115 beneficiaries were male, and 57 were
female.
Legal Victory - Acquittal of Paru Sonkar: A significant legal triumph
was achieved with the acquittal of Paru Sonkar by the district court.
Wrongfully implicated in a case involving a killing, Paru Sonkar's exoneration
not only underscores the project's unwavering commitment to justice but also
stands as a testament to the effectiveness of legal interventions in
challenging and rectifying wrongful accusations.
