Police custody for slip of mask

Hello,
Its deeply disturbing to know that you were put in such a position, these are some of the steps you can take against police harassment,

In view of the absence of an effective framework for accountability against police misconduct, the Supreme Court in 2006, in the case of Prakash Singh v Union of India, directed states to establish Police Complaints Authorities at the state and district levels. The recommendations of these authorities for departmental or criminal action against a delinquent police officer would be binding, as per the court. An independent appointment mechanism for the members deciding complaints was also provided.

The court noted that the National Police Commission had, in its first report in February 1979, dealt with the modalities for inquiries into complaints of police misconduct to be conducted in a manner that was credible, fair and impartial. Yet, these and various other recommendations made across eight reports of the National Police Commission were not implemented, forcing the Supreme Court’s hand to issue binding directions till appropriate legislations were passed by states.

• If there is a need to file a complaint against a Police Officer, over his misconduct, the victim should file it in the commissioner’s office in the city.
• Whenever, A police officer does not file FIR , the victim may send the substance of the information, in writing and by post to the Superintendent of Police concerned, who after getting satisfied that such information discloses the commission of a cognizable offences like Murder, Theft, Robbery, shall either investigate the case himself or he can direct an investigation to be made by any police officer subordinate to him.
• If the complaint filed to the Superintendent of Police still does not result in your favour, the victim can make a visit to the nearest Magistrate and can get his complaint registered. After which, the magistrate will order to the police to register the FIR.
• If a person being the victim of the misconduct because of the omission of a duty of a police personnel, which can be any violation of duty or wilful breach or neglect of any rule or regulation, shall be liable to be punished under section 29 of Indian Police Act,1861 with,
  • A penalty up to 3 months’ pay; or
  • Imprisonment up to 3 months; or
  • Both penalty and imprisonment.

However I believe it would be best for you to get in touch with practising prudent advocate regarding the matter as it would give you a wider perspective on dealing with the same.

Thank you

Mr.Thomas, it is undoubtedly harassment, and you can also approach the Human Rights Commission through an online complaint.  Those members who have posted such excesses by Police fought and finally compromised with the situation, as protracting such fights leads nowhere ultimately, and one has to lose money, health and time in vain exercises.  Just forget it like a bad accident as time and memory are short.

He may get away with it. But be rest assured that the Police Department will hound him out again and again. As a Supreme Court Judge observed "Who is to police the POLICE?"

It is unlikely that the petitions to higher authorities would yield any result. A better option is to approach the Police Complaints Authority.

However, you have a real issue in hand - to defend the FIR lodged against you!

Mr.Thomas believing "Karma theory" is interesting.  It surely works and you may call it destiny. Your bad experience is for the past knowing and unknowing karma, and it is time for the "perpetrator". Appreciate the courtesy in responding to advice and understanding instead of blaming those who guide as timid and moral preachers.But a simple like without wasting space/time/energy or responding makes the post precise.