The Supreme Court expressed strong disapproval of the Gujarat police and a magistrate for remanding an accused despite anticipatory bail. Justices sought Gujarat government and police response and impleaded the Gujarat High Court. The incident highlights the need for strict adherence to legal procedures and judicial accountability, emphasizing the role of higher judicial academies in training legal professionals.
The Supreme Court intervened in the Kheda flogging case, staying contempt proceedings against four Gujarat police officers who had been sentenced to 14 days’ imprisonment for their involvement in public flogging of Muslim men. The officers appealed the verdict, arguing jurisdictional issues, sparking strong disapproval from the Supreme Court bench. The case raises concerns about police conduct and custodial torture enforcement in India.