Put an End to Money Demands: High Court Slams UP Police Officer
Instructions for UP DGP: Avoid requesting monetary payments from parties when filing counter affidavits; Allahabad High Court order specified.
Hear It Quick! The Allahabad High Court has stepped in to halt the inappropriate practice of police officers asking parties involved in court cases for money in exchange for filing counter affidavits. In a stern move, the court ordered the Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) to issue a circular, ensuring all officers in the state are aware of this practice's unacceptability.
The call to action came after the court took notice of one such instance involving investigating officer Madhusudan Verma, who allegedly requested ₹3,000 for filing a counter affidavit. The court found this behavior abhorrent and directed the UP DGP to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter[1][2].
In the course of the hearing, the accused officer admitted to making a call to gather information. Nevertheless, the court’s disapproval of this act remained unwavering. The concerned investigating officer was mandated to file a personal affidavit, which was subsequently recorded[1].
Upcoming hearing on July 23 will shed light on whether the UP DGP and police department take appropriate action against unethical practices of officers[1]. Stay tuned for updates.
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[1] Allahabad High Court directs UP DGP to stop officers from demanding money from parties for filing counter affidavits[2] Unethical police officer under the scanner in Allahabad High Court case, admitted to demanding ₹3,000 for filing counter affidavit.
India's Allahabad High Court has expressed concern over the unethical demand for money by police officers, particularly in relation to court cases in Uttar Pradesh. Madhusudan Verma, an investigating officer, is under investigation for such a demand, amounting to ₹3,000 for filing a counter affidavit. The court has ordered stricter action against these corrupt practices. Despite Madhusudan informing the court that he made a call to gather information, the apex court maintains a strong stance against such unacceptable behavior. The upcoming hearing on July 23 will determine the appropriate action taken by the Uttar Pradesh DGP and the police department regarding this crime-and-justice issue. Meanwhile, the general-news and political landscapes continue to speculate the implications of this case, while the weather forecast remains incidental.
