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Cops pressurising judges; can't allow UP to become police State: Allahabad High Court
The court addressed senior officials over routine police pressure on judges, highlighting risks to judicial independence and citing instances of officers entering courtrooms.
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The Allahabad High Court in Prayagraj has taken a tough stand on the UP Police's alleged "half-encounter" policy, stating clearly that unnecessary firing is unacceptable. The court stated that imposing punishment is solely the jurisdiction of the court, not the police. The Superintendent of Police (SP) and SSP (SSP) will be held personally responsible for violating these directives.
Allahabad High Court Warns Police Chiefs of Contempt Over ‘Half Encounters’; Issues Guidelines
Stating that the police in Uttar Pradesh frequently ignored mandatory procedures, the bench issued six specific directions to be followed in cases where an accused suffers grievous injury.
·New Delhi, India
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Leaning Left2Leaning Right3Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution50% Right
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Right
50% Right
L 33%
C 17%
R 50%
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