Our Criminal Justice System Overlooks Victims of Police Torture

Edgar Kaiser Grace Anu

Jun 26 2026

The Global Torture Index 2025 classifies India as a country with “high risk” of torture and ill treatment, and the signed UN Convention Against Torture is yet to be ratified.

oday, June 26 is observed as International Day in Support of Victims of Torture.

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