The Supreme Court on Friday warned that it would initiate contempt proceedings against officials of the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Madhya Pradesh government if they fail to arrest two police officers accused in the alleged custodial torture and death of an Adivasi man by October 7 , Live Law reported.

“Comply with the direction of the apex court,” the legal news outlet quoted the court as saying. “If not complied, we know how to get the things complied. We will frame charges and consequences…will follow under the Contempt of Courts Act.”

In July 2024, ahead of his wedding, 25-year-old Deva Pardhi and his uncle Gangaram Pardhi were arrested on charges of theft . The family was later informed that Deva Pardhi had died in custody.

The police claimed Deva Pardhi had d

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