(a) whether there has been an increase in the incidents of custodial deaths in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof including the total number of such cases reported and persons convicted along with the action taken against the policemen responsible for the said incidents during the last three years, State-wise;
(c) whether the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and various State Human Rights Commissions (SHRCs) have received representations/complaints in this regard;
(d) if so, the details and status thereof during the said period, State-wise;
(e) whether the Government is considering the recommendations of the 273rd Report of the Law Commission that India ratify the United Nations Convention against Torture and pass a law to prevent torture and if so, the details thereof;
(f) whether the Union Government has issued directives to the State Governments and Police Departments in this regard and if so, the details thereof;
and
(g) the steps taken by the Government to curb the menace of custodial deaths in the country?