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.
The Allahabad High Court cautioned police against mechanically registering FIRs in non-cognizable cases and mandated accountability. It directed action against informants for false complaints, warning that failure to proceed may invite legal consequences and departmental action against erring officers.
