Court Cannot Be A Silent Spectator, Judicial Directions Cannot Be Frustrated By Administrative Officers: Allahabad HC Slams UP Home Secretary Sanjay Prasad Over Police Reforms

The Allahabad High Court criticised Uttar Pradesh Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Sanjay Prasad for allegedly obstructing police reform measures and investigative safeguards, observing that resistance by administrative authorities risks undermining judicial directions, accountability mechanisms, and efforts to strengthen the criminal justice system.

Can’t Allow UP To Become A Police State: Allahabad High Court Slams Police For Pressurising Judges

The Allahabad High Court revealed that UP police often pressure judges, especially CJMs, to deliver specific rulings. The Court warned, “Dekhiye isko na police State nai banane dena (We can’t allow this).”