Recognition of bravery and eligibility for promotion are separate questions, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has held, refusing a police constable Out-Of-Turn Promotion as of right for rescuing two neighbours whose clothes had caught fire and ruling that an off-duty act, however commendable, does not by itself fall within Rule 56(3) of the 1973 Rules. […]
The Bombay High Court called out Pune police for providing false statements about a case involving 17 AIMIM members. The members were charged for a procession without permission, leading to communal tensions. The court warned of potential contempt charges if an adequate explanation for the false statement wasn’t provided. The case will continue to be heard on June 25.
