NationalMonday, 19 October 2026·The Hindu - National
Andhra Pradesh HC on custodial torture, Article 226 and CBI probe in Sai Krishna case
The Andhra Pradesh High Court on October 19, 2026 said custodial torture violates human dignity and upheld its power under Article 226 to order a CBI probe in an extraordinary case.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In October 2026, the Andhra Pradesh High Court at Amaravati, in the Gade Sai Krishna custodial death case, said custodial torture is a calculated assault on human dignity and held that Article 226 power can be used to direct a CBI probe in an extraordinary situation.
Key specifics
- Division Bench: Justices Ravinath Tilhari and Alapati Giridhar.
- Constitutional provision cited: Article 226 of the Constitution.
- Statutory reference: Section 6 of the Special Police Act (SPA).
- The court said the State must ensure a fair and impartial investigation against any person accused of a cognizable offence.
- The judges suggested police training reform, continuous monitoring of lower-level officers, and prompt FIR registration procedures.
Exam lens
Polity and judiciary question: Article 226, judicial review, federal structure, and CBI probe powers; TNPSC may ask which court can direct investigation in an extraordinary case and which constitutional provision was invoked.