The Supreme Court of India has directed the Centre to frame a policy on compensation for victims of custodial violence. Background: The case pertains to a petition filed by the Extra Judicial Execution Victim Families Association (EEVFA), seeking compensation for the families of victims of extra-judicial killings. Parties: The petitioner, EEVFA, argued that the existing guidelines for compensation were inadequate and that a comprehensive policy was needed to provide relief to the victims and their families. The respondents, the Union of India and the state governments, defended the existing guidelines, stating that they were sufficient to provide compensation to the victims. Legal issues: The primary issue before the court was whether the existing guidelines for compensation were sufficient to provide relief to the victims of custodial violence. The court also examined the issue of whether the Centre was obligated to frame a policy on compensation for such victims. Court observations: The Supreme Court observed that the existing guidelines were inadequate and that a comprehensive policy was needed to provide relief to the victims and their families. The court noted that the Centre had a constitutional obligation to protect the fundamental rights of citizens, including the right to life and liberty. Significance: The judgment is significant as it directs the Centre to frame a policy on compensation for victims of custodial violence. The court's observation that the existing guidelines are inadequate is also noteworthy. The judgment is likely to have far-reaching implications for the protection of human rights in India and may lead to further reforms in the area of custodial justice.