Custodial violence, molestation are crimes, not duty: Court denies relief to cops
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Custodial violence, molestation are crimes, not duty: Court denies relief to cops
The Allahabad High Court dismissed pleas by police personnel accused of custodial violence and molestation. It ruled that such alleged acts are crimes, not official duty, and do not attract Section 197 protection.
Tying Victims And Beating Them In Custody Cannot Be Called Police Duty: High Court
The Allahabad High Court has refused to grant relief to police personnel accused of repeatedly assaulting people in custody and molesting women, holding that such acts cannot be regarded as part of official duties and amount to a “heinous crime”. The court also ruled that the accused personnel could not seek protection under Section 197 […]
The Allahabad High Court upheld the dismissal of discharge applications filed by police officers accused of repeatedly beating people and molesting women in police custody. The court issued a significant ruling. The court stated that such violence cannot be considered part of police duty; it can only be considered a crime. A bench headed by Justice Madan Pal Singh found that individuals in custody were repeatedly beaten while tied with ropes and…
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