National Human Right Commission
observed and directed as under :
“The State Government has not made any submission on the aspect of
monetary relief in spite of a reminder. It can be, therefore, reasonably
presumed that the State Government has nothing to say against the
grant of monetary relief. Even otherwise, the investigation report
of CB-CID shows prima facie that Jitender was deliberately killed
by five policemen because he refused to pay bribe. The act of the
policemen amounts to grave violation of human rights. The family
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4.58 The Commission considered the matter on 30 October 2015 when it
of the deceased deserves to be adequately compensated. Therefore,
considering all the facts and circumstances of the case, the
Commission recommends to the Government of U.P. to pay a sum of
Rs.5.00 lakhs to the next of kin of deceased Jitender. Chief Secretary,
Government of Uttar Pradesh shall submit compliance report along
with proof of payment within eight weeks. The Chief Secretary,
Government of U.P. shall also report within eight weeks whether
chargesheet has been filed against the five delinquent policemen.”
4.59 Pursuant to the directions of the Commission the Government of Uttar
Pradesh vide communication dated 21 March 2016 informed that in compliance
to the directions of the Commission, monetary relief of Rs.5,00,000/- (Rupees
Five Lakhs only) had been paid to the next-of-kin of deceased Jitender on 11
February 2016 and also forwarded a copy of the proof of payment.
4.60 On compliance of the directions of the Commission, the case was closed.
13.
Violation of Human Rights of a Person Implicated in a False Case by Police
(Case No. 4499/4/3/2014)
4.61 Shri Anil Kumar Thakur, Judicial Magistrate – First Class, Banka, Bhaglpur,
Bihar vide his letter dated 26 August 2014 informed the Commission about a
judgement passed by him in a case of false implication. In the said judgement,
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