Punjab and Haryana High Court Seeks Response on Police Videos of Injured Arrestees

The Punjab and Haryana High Court sought the Punjab Director General of Police’s response to a PIL challenging official social-media videos allegedly showing injured or humiliated arrestees.

Background and dispute

The petitioner argues that publication of such footage on police accounts may normalise extra-legal punishment and undermine the dignity of persons in custody. The videos were attributed to several district police units.

Legal issue and court’s approach

Chief Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra and Justice Rohit Kapoor issued a response direction without finding that the alleged abuse occurred. The petition seeks removal of material, inquiry and safeguards against glorification of custodial violence.

Order and practical consequence

The matter was adjourned to November 26 for further consideration.