Punjab & Haryana High Court criticized the use of the word “bouncer” by private security agencies. The Court said it creates fear and is unacceptable in a civilised society.
Chandigarh: Today On May 21, The Punjab and Haryana High Court has recently raised serious concerns about the usage of the word “bouncer” by private security agencies while referring to their workers.
The Court said that this term is not suitable in a civilised society because it creates unnecessary fear and anxiety in the minds of common people.
According to the High Court, the term “bouncer” is often linked to violence and intimidation, which is not acceptable in a law-abiding and democratic society like India.
In its strong remarks, the Court stated,
“bouncer” is intended to invoke fear, anxiety, and terror in the minds of the public, which is “impermissible” in any civilised setup.
The Court further highlighted the main role of private security agencies. It said that such agencies are meant to provide safety and protection in a respectful manner.
However, the Court was troubled by the way some security guards and their employers are acting above the law, turning into violent elements in society.
The bench added that the main purpose of hiring a security guard or agency is to create a safe and peaceful environment. But when these guards or their agencies start using threats, intimidation, or physical force, the situation becomes very dangerous for society.
The Court observed,
“The primary reason for engaging the services of a security agency or security guards is to ensure a safe and respectful space, but when these employers or employees become ‘miscreants’, assuming themselves to be extra-constitutional authorities, using threats and brute force as weapons, it becomes a cause of grave concern for the society.”
This strong reaction came during the hearing of a case where a person who runs a private security agency had filed an application for anticipatory bail.
The person was seeking protection from arrest, but the High Court used this opportunity to address the larger issue of how private security forces should behave and how they are often misused.
The Court’s observations send a clear message that the law will not tolerate private security workers or agencies who act in a violent or unlawful way.
Referring to workers as “bouncers” and encouraging them to behave like musclemen is completely against the principles of a democratic and law-abiding society.
The remarks also imply that proper training, regulation, and oversight of such agencies are necessary to avoid lawlessness and ensure public safety.
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The ruling is expected to influence how private security agencies operate across Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh, and possibly beyond, as it touches upon the critical need for maintaining civility and order in the functioning of private protection services.
