New Delhi: The Supreme Court Wednesday issued notice to the State of Jammu & Kashmir seeking its response in the Habeas Corpus Petition alleging custodial torture of activist Talib Hussain.
barandbench.com reported that the matter was heard by a Bench of Chief Justice of India, Dipak Misraand Justices AM Khanwilkar and DY Chandrachud.
The petitioner has alleged that third-degree custodial torture was inflicted by police on Hussain for his efforts in securing justice for Kathua rape victim, report said.
“The Court issued notice to State of Jammu & Kashmir and sought its response which has to be filed within a week. The matter will now be heard on August 21,” it said.
Senior Advocate Indira Jaising along with advocate Sunil Fernandes appeared for the petitioner.
The petitioner, who is a cousin of Talib Hussain, has sought a Habeas Corpus writ for production of Hussain before the Supreme Court, barandbench.com reported.
