In which case the Supreme Court said that "the government has a special obligation towards those who are in the custody of the state unintentionally. It is a major responsibility of the police or jail authorities to ensure that no citizen is deprived of their right to life in their custody."

• A. K. M. Nanavati vs. Government of Maharashtra
• B. Golaknath vs. Government of Punjab
• C. Nilabati Behera vs. Government of Odisha
• D. Champakam Dorairajan vs. Government of Madras