Remark Against Cop for Prima Facie Implicating Innocents in Rape Case for Extortion Not Expunged: Punjab and Haryana High Court
In a significant ruling, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has refused to expunge the remarks made against an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) in connection with a rape case where he was allegedly involved in implicating innocent people as part of an extortion racket. The court upheld that the remarks made by the Trial Court were based on a "prima facie" finding, which required further investigation into the officer's actions. Justice…