What happened
The Delhi High Court refused to transfer an investigation into allegations of police excesses connected to Additional DCP Sandeep Lamba. The case related to a 2025 probe, where a video clip was produced showing Additional DCP Sandeep Lamba allegedly slapping a woman during the July 20 protest. Justice Girish Kathpalia declined the request to shift the probe.
Background and earlier position
The request for transfer was based on concerns that Additional DCP Sandeep Lamba might not investigate fairly, given the existence of the July 20 protest video clip showing alleged physical assault. The High Court addressed the legal basis for assuming bias in police investigation decisions made by an officer who is implicated through another incident.
What changed now (order on transfer request)
Justice Girish Kathpalia refused to shift the investigation. The High Court observed that an officer cannot be presumed biased in every matter only because allegations arise from another incident. The High Court also reasoned that a video clip showing the alleged slapping was not sufficient, by itself, to tarnish Additional DCP Sandeep Lamba in a way that mandates transfer of the probe.
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