What happened
The Allahabad High Court urged police and authorities to investigate crimes properly instead of resorting to killings.
Background and earlier position
In India’s criminal justice system, police investigation is meant to collect evidence and record relevant facts under law, while courts decide guilt after trial. When police actions bypass investigation and rely on killings, courts can examine whether the State followed legality, fairness, and due process.
What changed now
The Allahabad High Court’s remarks prioritised investigation of offences as the correct route for handling criminal allegations and discouraged killings as a substitute for lawful police investigation.
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