Gujarat High Court Directs Police to Book Six Officers for Murder in Custodial Death Case

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Gujarat High Court's direction to the Vadodara police to book six officers for murder in the custodial death case of 65-year-old migrant worker Babu Sheikh Nisar has rekindled hopes for justice in the family. The case dates back to December 2019 when Nisar, a resident of Telangana, was picked up by the Fatehgunj police on a theft charge and subsequently went missing. A habeas corpus petition was filed by Nisar's son Salim, which led to the court's intervention. The court questioned the reason behind booking the accused under IPC Section 304, suggesting that they should be booked under Section 302 instead.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Gujarat High Court directed the Vadodara police to book six officers, including Police Inspector DB Gohil and others, for murder under IPC Section 302 in the custodial death case of Babu Sheikh Nisar.
  • The court's decision came after questioning the police's decision to book the accused under IPC Section 304, which is for culpable homicide not amounting to murder.
  • The six accused officers are on the run, and the police have formed several teams to track them down.
  • The case involves allegations of torture and custodial death of Nisar, a 65-year-old migrant worker from Telangana, who went missing in December 2019.
  • The family filed a missing complaint on January 25, and an FIR was lodged on July 6 due to the habeas corpus petition moved by Nisar's son Salim.

Statistics:

  • 65-year-old migrant worker Babu Sheikh Nisar went missing in December 2019 after being picked up by the Fatehgunj police on a theft charge.
  • A habeas corpus petition was filed by Nisar's son Salim, leading to the court's intervention.
  • The court questioned the police's decision to book the accused under IPC Section 304 instead of Section 302.
  • The Gujarat High Court directed the police to book the accused under Section 302 on Tuesday.
  • The six accused officers include Police Inspector DB Gohil, Police Sub-Inspector DM Rabari, and others.
  • The police have formed several teams to track down the accused officers who are on the run.

Sources:

  • The Indian Express
  • Habeas Corpus Petition filed by Nisar's son Salim