Didn’t go to school, but took officials to Supreme Court over husband’s ‘custodial death’

The Supreme Court directed the Chhattisgarh government to pay ₹25 lakh to Lehra Bai, whose husband allegedly died in custody. The court criticized officials for their handling of the case, labeling their actions as 'sacrilegious.' A CBI inquiry was ordered, and a criminal case against the guilty officials is to be registered. The next hearing is set for January 18, 2024.

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