The right to compensation for the victim of unlawful arrest and detention has been recognised by the Supreme Court, in
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The right to compensation for the victim of unlawful arrest and detention has been recognised by the Supreme Court, in
- Nilabati Behera Vs. State of Orissa
- A.K.Gopalan Vs. State of Madras
- Maneka Gandhi Vs. Union of India
- M.C.Mehta Vs. Union Bank of India
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Correct answer: A - Nilabati Behera Vs. State of Orissa
In Nilabati Behera v. State of Orissa (1993) the Supreme Court held that public-law compensation is payable for violation of Art 21 by custodial death/unlawful detention, building on Rudul Sah. The other cases do not concern compensation.
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