Patna High Court Orders ₹5 Lakh Compensation for Minor Illegally Jailed by Bihar Police

• Patna High Court declared the arrest of a 15-year-old minor student as unlawful, citing a major lapse by Bihar Police.
• The court directed the state government to pay ₹5 lakh compensation to the victim within one month.
• The minor was arrested on October 23, 2025, and presented as 19 years old without evidence, remaining in jail for over two months despite no charge sheet.
• The High Court reprimanded police and the magistrate for failing to protect the minor's rights and causing physical and mental torture.
• An additional ₹15,000 for legal expenses will be paid, with all compensation recovered from guilty officials; DGP Bihar to investigate.

Why It Matters: Patna High Court mandates ₹5 lakh compensation for a minor illegally jailed, highlighting police arbitrariness and judicial accountability.