From Hindustan Times
Center Owned by HT MediaAllahabad HC calls civil liberties situation in UP 'shameful', flags illegal detention by police
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The Allahabad High Court criticised the Uttar Pradesh police for a ‘shameful’ civil‑liberties situation, saying the force shows little regard for citizens’ fundamental rights. Hearing a habeas‑corpus plea, Justices Atul Sreedharan and Achal Sachdev described unlawful detention as a routine violation and ordered the petitioner’s release, directing the state to pay ₹20,000. The court also flagged repeated claims of missing police CCTV footage as an excuse.
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center · 3 outlets
PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court has observed that the civil liberties situation in Uttar Pradesh is "shameful" and police have "little regard" for citizens' fundamental rights upon hearing an "excuse" of missing CCTV footage. Hearing a habeas corpus plea, Justice Atul Sreedharan and Justice…
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UTTAR PRADESH: The Allahabad High Court has criticised the Uttar Pradesh State Police over an unlawful detention case. The court described it as a routine violation of people’s fundamental rights. It also ordered the police to release the petitioner from custody. A division of Justices Atul…
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The Allahabad HC ordered the petitioner's release and directed the state to pay him ₹20,000, while flagging repeated claims of missing police CCTV footage.
