Allahabad HC Slams UP Police: "Will Not Let UP Become a Police State"
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News18•30-01-2026, 22:22
Allahabad HC Slams UP Police: "Will Not Let UP Become a Police State"
- •The Allahabad High Court reprimanded Uttar Pradesh Police for pressuring judges, especially CJMs, to pass favorable orders.
- •Justice Arun Kumar Singh Deshwal stated the court cannot allow UP to become a 'police state' during a virtual hearing.
- •DGP Rajeev Krishna and Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Sanjay Prasad attended the hearing, asked about 'leg-shooting' incidents.
- •The court noted a worrying trend of police, including young officers, pressuring judicial officers across the state.
- •District judges reported that police officers, including IPS officers, pressure judicial officers if orders are not in their favor, leading to transfers.
Why It Matters: Allahabad High Court strongly criticized UP Police for judicial interference, asserting it won't tolerate a 'police state'.
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