‘Paraded in underwear, ropes tied to waist’: can’t humiliate accused, says Calcutta HC
The Calcutta High Court has criticized the West Bengal police for parading accused individuals in public while wearing only underwear and tied with ropes. The court emphasized that while the state has the right to prosecute, it cannot engage in practices that deliberately humiliate or defame suspects.
Why it matters
This case highlights the tension between law enforcement tactics and the fundamental human rights of the accused in the Indian judicial system.
Expressing concern over parading accused persons in public with ropes tied around their waists, the Calcutta High Court on Friday said the State has the authority to arrest and prosecute individuals but cannot subject them to humiliation.
The article presents the court's stance and the government's defense, maintaining a balanced legal perspective.
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