Case Commentary on D.K. Basu v. State of West Bengal(1997)

This case analysis deals with the significant issue of torture and deaths of innocent people in police custody. This landmark judgement considered this matter and laid down certain guidelines for arrest and detention of the accused, these guidelines ensure that the basic rights of accused persons are not infringed. This case analysis presents brief facts of the case, the issues raised, the contentions of both the parties, the judgment of the case as well as the guidelines established. It even presents a conclusive analysis of the judgement.