Man Wrongfully Jailed for 14 Months Due to Administrative Error Receives Rs 2 Lakh Compensation from Court

Nov 07, 2025 01:30 am CST

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ordered Shahdol Collector Kedar Singh to pay Rs 2 lakh compensation after a farmer's son was wrongfully imprisoned for 14 months under the National Security Act due to a name mix-up. The court issued contempt notices and directed the state to take action against officials involved in this serious administrative error that violated proper legal procedures.