DECCAN INQUIRER e news bi-weekly EDITOR: NAGARAJA.M.R .... VOL.22 .. .ISSUE...18……01/03/2026 World Organization Against Torture flags India as “high risk” country for police torture: Some reflections On the UN’s International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, we reflect on a recent report by a global alliance of anti-torture organisations which scored India as ‘high risk’ overall. Between India’s refusal to ratify the Convention Against Torture and the downgrading of the NHRC, the country is facing a critical moment in its human rights stature. THIS YEAR HAS PROVEN TO BE A SOBERING ONE for the Indian police with several reports revealing their unconstitutional and torturous attitude. The Status of Policing in India report 2025 put forth an alarming data about the police officers' stand on torture. As per the report, majority of the police officers justify and admit to using torture as a means during interrogation and investigation. The India Justice Report 20...
DECCAN INQUIRER e news bi-weekly EDITOR: NAGARAJA.M.R .... VOL.22 .. .ISSUE...17……26/02/2026 Editorial : Amend SHANTI Act 2025 Dilution of Corporate Liability MNCs are investing in India not only for availability of cheap labor more for lax environmental , safety , accounting government regulations in india. Back home those MNCs are facing strict environmental , safety & accounting regulations in USA & EU. Government of India has diluted the corporate liability of Nuclear energy Producing Companies in India by SHANTI Act 2025. Just refer how a pittance was paid to bhopal gas disaster survivors in comparison to BP oil spillage payout. There is stark disparity. Indian government agencies are not in a position to handle such disasters. Over and above Indian government makes caste discrimination while providing health care. If survivor happens to be from forward caste no medi...