Allegations In Disciplinary Proceedings Constitute Cognizable Offence: Madras High Court Orders FIR Against Two Cops
The Madras High Court was considering a Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution seeking a direction to the respondent Police Officials to initiate appropriate action in an alleged case of police brutality. https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/2627303101087907782/5165373426298054538 https://www.verdictum.in/court-updates/high-courts/madras-high-court/thavakannan-v-the-director-general-of-police-allegation-disciplinary-proceedings-fir-custodial-assault-1602585 The Madras High Court has ordered the registration of an FIR against 2 police officers in an alleged case of custodial assault and police brutality. The High Court held that the allegations in the charge in disciplinary proceedings constituted cognizable offences. The High Court was considering a Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution seeking a direction to the respondent Police Officials to initiate appropriate legal and criminal action based on the petitioner’s representation regarding the brutal...