If history stands as a testament to anything, it's the fact that abuse of power leads to the gravest of human rights violations. When power is left unchecked in the hands of those unfit to yield it, it creates an unfair power dynamic allowing said people to abuse that power. Violence in police custody fits within the realm of unchecked power. This paper traces the history of custodial violence all the way back to the British era and how after more than 70 years we are yet to tackle this problem effectively. This paper aims to give the reader a comprehensive understanding of just how nuanced this problem of custodial violence is, how the constitution attempts to safeguard you and what is the judicial perspective on this.
Key words: torture, violence, brutality, judiciary, constitution
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