Ayush, Law College Dehradun, Uttaranchal University Dr. Satyam Sharma, Law College Dehradun, Uttaranchal University ABSTRACT Wrongful imprisonment represents a grave violation of fundamental human rights, undermining the principles of justice, liberty, and due process. Across jurisdictions, the recognition of state liability for such miscarriages of justice has evolved through constitutional mandates, statutory frameworks, and judicial innovation. This study examines compensation mechanisms...