What happened
The Gujarat High Court has taken suo motu cognisance of a lawyer’s complaint and turned it into a public interest case over allegations that police in Surat flogged and publicly paraded handcuffed accused persons. The complaint refers to a July 14 video in which a deputy commissioner of police and other officers were allegedly seen assaulting and humiliating detainees in public.
Why the issue matters
The allegations directly engage the constitutional protection of dignity and equality under Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution. The case is relevant for UPSC because it connects fundamental rights, police accountability, and judicial oversight of executive action.
Background and earlier position
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