‘Why have you mentioned deputy CM’s name in affidavit?’: Allahabad High Court pulls up Basti SP
Indian Express·4h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Allahabad High Court reprimanded Basti superintendent of police for unnecessarily mentioning Uttar Pradesh deputy chief minister in an affidavit during a murder inquiry. The court directed the SP to file a personal affidavit explaining the reference. Justices also criticized the SP's incorrect claim that magistrates could decide anticipatory bail applications, questioning his legal knowledge.
Key Entities
Allahabad High CourtBasti SPUttar Pradesh Deputy Chief MinisterJustice JJ MunirJustice Tarun SaxenaRatnesh Kumar alias Raju Shukla