
Police Officers


‘Dispensing with inquiry should be an exception and not the rule’; P&H HC grants back wages to police officers who were reinstated after their dismissal
The Court observed that this was not the isolated case where the jurisdictional SSP of State had dispensed with inquiry. As soon as an FIR was registered against the police official, the jurisdictional SSPs opted to dispense with inquiry.

Delhi High Court deletes remarks in the orders passed by the Trial Court against police officers
The Delhi High Court opined that passing comments like “negligent” and “insensitive” might impair a person’s confidence, work, and reputation, thus, the Court deleted remarks in the orders passed by Trial Court against police officers.

Article on a rift between police officers published in newspaper: Will the reporter be punished under S. 505 IPC? Bom HC decides
Bombay High Court: In a matter wherein, a journalist sought to quash proceedings against him for publishing news items regarding the rift

‘Citizens must refrain from taking law in their own hands’: Cal HC observes while granting anticipatory bail to petitioners apprehending arrest for rioting, vandalism, etc.
Calcutta High Court: Expressing that, “Time has come that every dutiful citizen of the country must realize their duties and accountability to
Telangana HC | Know the 9 directions that Police Officers have to follow on finding vehicle being driven under influence of alcohol [Detailed Directions]
Telangana High Court: K. Lakshman, J., while addressing a very pertinent issue expressed that, Intention of the Legislature is to reduce the
In Rajya Sabha Today | Suicides amongst Police Officers
Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) conducted a study in 2004 into the factors causing stress in forces and suggest remedial

SL SC | Police officers expected by virtue of colour of their uniform to be more accountable in their duty than an ordinary citizen of country; Fundamental Right under Art. 11 found to be violated while in custody
Supreme Court of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka: A Full Judge Bench of B.P. Aluwihare, Murdu N.B. Fernando, and S.
Chh HC | Statements of police officers cannot be discarded or looked with suspicion merely because they are involved in investigation, statements having a ring of truth can be relied upon
Chhattisgarh High Court: Gautam Chourdiya, J., upheld the decision of the trial court in a matter with regard to Section 379 Penal

Pollachi Sexual Assault Case [Update] | Police officers who revealed the identity of the survivor transferred
As reported by the media, the three police officers who were dealing with Pollachi sexual assault case and had revealed the identity