A Delhi court has summoned two police officers over the death of a 23-year-old man beaten with lathis during the 2020 riots. The court said the officials, entrusted as custodians of the law, appeared driven by bigoted mindsets.
The Delhi High Court strongly criticised a 13-year delay in arresting a murder convict whose appeal was dismissed in 2012, calling it a “serious systemic failure”. The Court warned that such lapses damage the credibility of the criminal justice system and issued strict directions to prevent similar failures.
Kerala High Court slams police brutality, stating “custodial torture is the worst crime in a civilised society” and making it clear that lack of official sanction can’t be used to shield delinquent police officers from prosecution. The Kerala High Court ruled that the absence of government sanction cannot excuse police officers from accountability for custodial […]
Today, On 21st April, Lawyers from the Himachal Pradesh High Court held a protest demanding strict action against a police constable accused of assaulting a local advocate. Senior Advocate Sanjeev Bhushan condemned the police for their insensitivity and misuse of power, calling the matter serious enough for public protest.