‘Arrest illegal’: Bombay HC orders Rs 2 lakh payout to cop
A decorated police inspector’s 2013 arrest was ruled unlawful. The Bombay High Court ordered the state to pay compensation. Inspector Patil was arrested for a flawed murder investigation. The court found his arrest violated his fundamental rights. The arresting officer failed to follow proper procedure. The state must pay Patil Rs 2 lakh within eight weeks.