Supreme Court Orders Uttar Pradesh to Produce Arrested Men Amid Torture Allegations
SC seeks production of two held in Noida labour unrest after their family alleges torture
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The Supreme Court of India has ordered the Uttar Pradesh government to present two men arrested during the April 2026 Noida labour protests, following allegations of custodial torture. The state denies these claims, asserting that all legal procedures were adhered to during the arrests.
- 01The Supreme Court's directive came after a petition alleging custodial violence was filed by the brother of one of the arrested men.
- 02The April protests in Noida involved thousands of workers demanding better wages and working conditions, escalating into violence.
- 03The Uttar Pradesh government announced revised minimum wage rates and labor welfare measures in response to the unrest.
- 04Senior advocate Colin Gonsalves requested an independent investigation into the allegations of torture.
- 05The state government refuted claims of procedural violations during the arrests, asserting that due process was followed.
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The Supreme Court of India has instructed the Uttar Pradesh government to produce Aditya Anand and Rupesh Roy, two men arrested during the Noida labour protests in April 2026, amid allegations of custodial torture. The order was issued following a petition from Keshaw Anand, Aditya's brother, who claimed that the police subjected Aditya to violence after his arrest. The protests, which involved thousands of factory workers demanding higher wages and better working conditions, escalated into violent clashes with police, leading to multiple arrests and the use of tear gas to disperse crowds. In response to the unrest, the Uttar Pradesh government announced revised minimum wage rates and labor welfare measures by the end of April. During the court proceedings, senior advocate Colin Gonsalves emphasized that Aditya, an engineer, was merely advocating for workers' rights. The state government, however, denied the allegations of custodial violence, asserting that all procedural safeguards were followed during the arrests. The case is set to be revisited on May 18, when the two men are expected to be presented before the Supreme Court.
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The case highlights ongoing tensions between labor rights and law enforcement in Noida, affecting workers' rights and safety during protests.
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