'Routinely Ordering Police Protection Without Apprehension of Serious Issues Diverts Police Force's Time': Guidelines Issued by Kerala High Court'

The Kerala High Court recently ruled that police protection cannot be routinely granted in civil disputes unless there is a clear threat to law and order. The Bench of Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar and Justice Basant Balaji emphasized that police resources are limited and must be used efficiently for genuine law and order issues. The Court observed that routinely ordering police protection under Article 226 of the Constitution of India…