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Gujarat HC takes note of police flogging of accused
Gujarat High Court takes suo motu cognisance of alleged police flogging of accused persons in Surat
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Samachar Pathshala Desk
Published 23 Jul 2026 · 1 min
Key takeaways
- The Gujarat High Court took suo motu cognisance of a lawyer’s complaint and initiated a public interest case on alleged police flogging and public parading of accused persons in Surat.
- The complaint alleged that police officers were seen assaulting and humiliating detainees in public in a July 14 video.
- The complainant said the alleged conduct violated dignity and equality protections under Articles 14 and 21.
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 UPSC angle
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Judicial scrutiny of custodial dignity and police accountability
The Gujarat High Court’s suo motu cognisance of alleged police flogging in Surat invites questions on enforcement of fundamental rights under Articles 14 and 21, limits on police action during arrest and custody, and judicial oversight of executive conduct.
