Allahabad High Court Directs UP Government to Pay ₹2 Lakh to Mansoor Ahmad for Unlawful Eight-Day Police Detention

The Allahabad High Court ordered the Uttar Pradesh government to compensate Mansoor Ahmad with rupees two lakh for eight days of illegal detention, upholding his fundamental rights. The bench found no evidence justifying prolonged custody, which violated legal procedure. Authorities may recover costs from responsible officers. The court demanded a compliance report, emphasizing that detaining anyone over twenty-four hours without lawful grounds is prohibited and punishable.