The Madras High Court quashed criminal proceedings against two men, holding that merely questioning the legality of police action cannot constitute a criminal offence unless the essential ingredients of the alleged offences are clearly established. The Court found the accusations vague and legally insufficient.
The Allahabad High Court criticised Uttar Pradesh Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Sanjay Prasad for allegedly obstructing police reform measures and investigative safeguards, observing that resistance by administrative authorities risks undermining judicial directions, accountability mechanisms, and efforts to strengthen the criminal justice system.
