Power To Punish Lies Exclusively With Courts, Not Police: Allahabad High Court Slams UP Police Over Leg-Shooting Of Accused

The Allahabad High Court flagged concern over Uttar Pradesh police shooting accused in the legs and branding incidents as encounters, directing the DGP and Additional Chief Secretary (Home) to appear via video conference for accountability and judicial scrutiny statewide.

Supreme Court Directs Assam Human Rights Commission to Investigate Alleged Fake Police Encounters

The Supreme Court directed the Assam Human Rights Commission to investigate allegations of fake police encounters in Assam, following a Public Interest Litigation. The court stressed adherence to procedural safeguards and the necessity of impartial investigations while acknowledging the serious nature of the accusations. The commission is tasked with ensuring affected families can voice their concerns.