A complaint has been filed against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over his angry gesture at a police officer. The act has been described as “unconstitutional conduct,” raising concerns about misuse of authority and public decorum.
The Bombay High Court criticized a Police Sub-Inspector for sending a Facebook friend request to a woman complainant at midnight, deeming the behavior unacceptable. This occurred during a hearing of her petition regarding police inaction in a theft case. The Court ordered the Deputy Commissioner of Police to address the incident in the next hearing on January 14.
Pradipsingh Murlidharsingh Thakur, initially sentenced to death for murdering his pregnant wife, had his sentence commuted to life imprisonment by the Bombay High Court, which determined the case wasn’t among the “rarest of the rare.” The court later directed the review of his eligibility for remission, despite state opposition based on his police status.
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The Delhi High Court today (22nd Oct) denied bail to Shahrukh Pathan, recorded aiming a firearm at a police officer during the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots. Despite spending four years in jail and the maximum sentence being ten years without reported injuries, Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma emphasized the seriousness of the charges.
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Yesterday, On 5th October, Dr. Ashish Pandey was remanded to CBI custody amid an investigation involving a former principal and a police officer linked to the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College. The case has ignited nationwide protests and demands for accountability in hospitals.
The Kerala High Court convicted sub-inspector VR Rineesh for contempt of court, sentencing him to two months in jail, suspended for a year. The ruling aimed to deter police personnel from disrespecting legal professionals. Despite an apology, the court questioned its sincerity and emphasized the need for immediate and genuine remorse. The case has prompted calls for a fast-track mechanism to address police misconduct.
Today, On 10th May, Former police officer Pradeep Sharma was granted bail by the Supreme Court in connection with a 2006 fake encounter case. The decision, following Maharashtra’s lack of objection, raises questions about police conduct and the justice system in the state. Sharma’s case adds to the ongoing discourse on law enforcement accountability and alleged extrajudicial actions.
NEW DELHI: On Friday (3rd May): The Supreme Court set aside the Allahabad High Court’s decision to grant bail to a police officer accused of raping a 13-year-old girl. The accused, who held the position of Station House Officer (SHO), allegedly abused his authority to commit the heinous crime against the minor survivor. The apex court, after considering the plea filed by the survivor’s mother, deemed the high court’s decision unjustifiable and ordered the accused to surrender immediately.