Andhra Pradesh High Court: Police cannot settle civil disputes between parties
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has ruled that police cannot interfere in, adjudicate or settle civil disputes between private parties without lawful authority. J…
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Delhi High Court Seeks Police Response over Alleged Confinement of Activist Nadeem Khan
The Delhi High Court has sought a status report from Delhi Police on activist Nadeem Khan’s allegations of unlawful confinement and surveillance intended to pre…
Supreme Court: Police Cannot Re-Arrest Without Magistrate's Approval
The Supreme Court has ruled that a person released due to violations of Article 22 constitutional safeguards cannot be re-arrested by the police without prior a…
Allahabad High Court Says Goonda Act Is Being Used As A Tool Of Harassment
The Allahabad High Court has criticized the repeated use of the Uttar Pradesh Goondas Act as a "tool of harassment" and "tool of oppression," while quashing an …
'Happened so fast that ... ': How police took away Sonam Wangchuk in 5 minutes
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was removed by Delhi Police from Jantar Mantar and shifted to a hospital after a prolonged hunger strike. Protesters alleged tha…