Delhi Police Pulled Up for IOs' Failure to Produce Case Files in POCSO and Rape Bail Matters, Commissioner Asked to Act: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court, in a recent judgment, came down heavily on the Delhi Police for their repeated failure in properly assisting prosecutors during bail hearings. The Court, presided over by Justice Girish Kathpalia, observed that investigating officers often fail to carry case files or brief the prosecutors, thus affecting the legal proceedings and risking the liberty of individuals. The judge noted that despite repeated directives, such lapses continue unabated,…