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4w ago

Supreme Court Orders Uttar Pradesh Police to Explain Misuse of Criminal Law

The court has stayed criminal proceedings in a civil dispute case and demanded affidavits from top police officials, citing systemic violations of judicial guidelines.

The CJI also called out the quality of investigation and the filing of charge sheets that are often devoid of any substantive material. (ANI)

Overview

  • The Supreme Court condemned the Uttar Pradesh Police for converting civil disputes into criminal cases, calling it a 'complete breakdown of the rule of law.'
  • Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna criticized the misuse of criminal law to force monetary recoveries, emphasizing that such practices violate established legal norms.
  • The court ordered the DGP, SHO, and investigating officer involved in a Noida case to file affidavits explaining their actions within two weeks.
  • Judges highlighted poor investigative practices, including filing charge sheets with insufficient evidence, as a recurring issue in such cases.
  • The court reaffirmed its 2024 Sharif Ahmad judgment, which outlined clear distinctions between civil and criminal matters, warning of penalties for continued non-compliance.