Bombay HC Frowns At State's Delay In Setting Up Police Complaint Authority
8 years, 5 months ago

Bombay HC Frowns At State's Delay In Setting Up Police Complaint Authority

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While hearing a criminal writ petition today, the Bombay High Court came down heavily on the Maharashtra government for delaying the constitution of a State Police Complaint Authority committee, which was supposed to become functional by October 15.The petition filed by Bommer Limbadri Vithal seeks constitution of such an authority in accordance with the amended statutory provisions 22P and. While hearing a criminal writ petition today, the Bombay High Court came down heavily on the Maharashtra government for delaying the constitution of a State Police Complaint Authority committee, which was supposed to become functional by October 15. The petition filed by Bommer Limbadri Vithal seeks constitution of such an authority in accordance with the amended statutory provisions 22P and 22S under the Maharashtra Police Act, 1951. The State level Complaints Authority would take cognizance of only allegations of serious misconduct by the police personnel, which would include incidents involving death, grievous hurt or rape in police custody.

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Bombay HC Frowns At State's Delay In Setting Up Police Complaint Authority

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