Karnataka High Court slammed police for illegal arrests, warning that wearing a uniform does not permit misuse of power or disregard for the law. “You have uniform, can you do anything?… If a crime is committed, definitely send him to jail, but in a manner known to law.”
The Karnataka High Court dismissed a case against Taha Husain, accused of kidnapping a neighbor’s cat. It criticized police for misusing legal processes in this whimsical case, highlighting the absence of any real criminal offense. The court warned against frivolous complaints that waste judicial resources and admonished the police for their involvement.