In the digital age, the question of whether citizens can legally record police officers during encounters has become increasingly relevant and important.
The Supreme Court rejected the bail plea of former IPS officer Pradeep Sharma in an illegal land allotment case. Sharma, who was the collector of Kutch district, is accused of misusing his position to allot government land illegally for personal benefit. He faces charges of corruption and criminal breach of trust. A case was filed against him in 2023.
The Bombay High Court has recommended criminal charges against five Thane police officers related to the custodial death of Akshay Shinde. An inquiry report deemed the police’s use of force unjustifiable, suggesting that Shinde’s death was avoidable. The case has been referred to the Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation and accountability.
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Today, On 2nd December, The Bombay High Court criticized the CID for its negligent investigation into the murder of Akshay Shinde, an accused in a sexual assault case. The court expressed concerns about the lack of seriousness, emphasizing the need for thorough investigations to ensure justice. A hearing is scheduled for January 20, 2025, for further review.
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Today, on 3rd October, the Bombay High Court ordered a swift investigation into the police shooting of Akshay Shinde, a sexual assault suspect. Emphasizing the necessity of a magisterial inquiry into custodial deaths, the court seeks to clarify the circumstances surrounding Shinde’s death, following concerns from his family regarding the legitimacy of the encounter.
“You want to protect your policemen.”: The Bombay High Court criticized the Special Investigation Team for incomplete probe into a 2018 alleged fake encounter. The court questioned the lax investigation against police officers involved and expressed dissatisfaction with the progress. It also requested specific steps taken by the police in murder cases and hinted at potential transfer of the investigation.
