HC lays down rules to curb cop harassment

The Madras high court has laid down guidelines to ensure citizens are not harassed by the police under the guise of investigation, underscoring the need for procedural safeguards in criminal inquiries.

- Ayesha Arvind

BENGALURU:

"This Court, exercising its power under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), normally would not interfere with the investigation conducted by a police officer. Nevertheless, it would also not turn a blind eye to instances of harassment by the police under the guise of investigation when such matters are brought to its notice," a bench of justice GK Ilanthiraiyan said.