Patna HC Orders Bihar Govt To Pay Rs 5L To Teen For 'Unlawful' Arrest

• Patna High Court ordered Bihar government to pay Rs 5 lakh compensation to a minor student for unlawful arrest and detention.
• The court termed the arrest of the student, who was below 16, as unlawful and a grave violation of personal liberty.
• The student was arrested on October 23, 2025, and remained in jail for over two-and-a-half months.
• The High Court criticized the investigating officer for arresting the minor without cogent material and the magistrate for failing to protect him.
• Compensation of Rs 5 lakh to be paid within one month, recoverable from erring officials; Rs 15,000 for litigation expenses.

Why It Matters: Patna HC mandates Bihar govt to compensate a minor Rs 5 lakh for unlawful arrest, citing personal liberty violation.