Human Dignity Extends to Every Accused; State Must Prevent Egg-Throwing and Mob Violence: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court has directed the Director General of Police, West Bengal, to immediately issue statewide guidelines to prevent members of the public from throwing eggs at accused persons, engaging in mob violence, mob lynching, and publicly humiliating individuals facing criminal accusations. The Court observed that every accused person is entitled to dignity, security, and constitutional protection under Articles 14, 19 and 21 of the Constitution of India, irrespective…
