The state contended that it was not responsible for his detention. In its present order, the Bench recalled the direction to the state Government to pay the compensation. The Bench said since Thulasi’s wife had also demanded a compensation of Rs 5 lakh in her plea, she could move this court by way of appropriate application without resorting to a separate legal action after impleading the officer concerned. The compensation to be awarded, if any, shall be subject to the result in the inquiry ordered to be initiated against the Judge, the Bench said.