A Delhi court criticised the police for failing to file key reports in the rape case of a four-year-old girl who suffered severe injuries. The court ordered immediate Rs 5 lakh interim compensation, calling the child’s suffering “beyond imagination.”
The Madras High Court slammed police officers for refusing to register an FIR on an SC man’s land complaint by wrongly calling it a civil dispute. The court ruled that SC/ST Atrocities Act mandates compulsory FIR registration and ordered swift investigation.
Raj Vir from Mainpuri spent 17 years fighting a false Gangsters Act case due to a police mistake. He was finally acquitted after 300 hearings and 22 days in jail for a crime his brother committed.
Delhi High Court issued notice to Delhi Police over alleged mishandling of minor girls rescued from sex trafficking. The plea claims police lapses, including no FIR and poor rehabilitation, led to the girls being re-trafficked again.
Rajibul Alam, a notorious gang leader, escaped police custody at Dharmanagar court after attacking an officer. Despite being under surveillance, he managed to flee, prompting a manhunt. Alam, previously involved in violent incidents, raises serious concerns about court security and the effectiveness of current police measures during proceedings.
The Supreme Court of India criticized the four-day delay in filing a First Information Report (FIR) related to a student suicide at IIT Kharagpur. The Court demanded appearances from IIT officials and police to explain the delay. It reflects growing concerns about student suicides and accountability among educational institutions and authorities.
A Kolkata court criticized police and RG Kar Medical College for mishandling a rape and murder case. Despite these lapses, Sanjay Roy was sentenced to life imprisonment. The court ruled out the death penalty, emphasizing the need for justice grounded in evidence and legal principles rather than public sentiment.
The Supreme Court on Monday (25th Nov) criticized the Delhi Police for inadequate pollution control enforcement, highlighting only 23 checkpoints were monitored despite Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan being active. The court suggested prosecuting the Delhi Police Commissioner under the CAQM Act and appointed commissioners to evaluate GRAP implementation at border checkpoints.
