This dataset contains the details of the cases registered at NHRC on custodial deaths. It includes data for both police custody as well as judicial custody. Note: Registered Judicial Custody Cases Data for 2022-23 is not available.
Last UpdatedMarch, 2025
| fiscal_year | category | value | unit | note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | Police Custody | 164 | value in absolute number | |
| 2021-22 | Police Custody | 175 | value in absolute number | |
| 2021-22 | Judicial Custody | 1558 | value in absolute number | |
| 2020-21 | Police Custody | 100 | value in absolute number | |
| 2020-21 | Judicial Custody | 1845 | value in absolute number |
Ministry of Home Affairs. Cases registered at NHRC on custodial deaths [Data set]. Dataful. https://dataful.in/datasets/18054
