Allahabad High Court Directs Police Circular on Misconduct Toward Lawyers Conveying Court Orders

The Allahabad High Court directed Uttar Pradesh's Director General of Police to issue a circular warning officers against misconduct toward government lawyers carrying out court-related duties.

Background and legal issue

The direction arose when an officer allegedly behaved improperly with government counsel who was communicating orders in a bail matter. The Court examined failures in conveying summons and securing attendance of police personnel.

Court's reasoning and legal position

Justice Arun Kumar Singh Deshwal stressed that counsel assisting compliance with judicial orders are officers of the court. The Court briefly kept the officer concerned in its custody and required institutional measures to prevent recurrence.

Operative effect and next step

The DGP must circulate the directions. Any future allegation of contempt must still be addressed according to the applicable law and facts.