A routine day inside the Delhi High Court turned stormy when a Sub-Inspector from the Okhla Industrial Area police station hurled abuses and threats at lawyers representing both sides of a case. What began as heated words nearly escalated into a physical confrontation, forcing the Court itself to step in.
Justice Arun Monga, after hearing a joint verbal complaint from the convict’s counsel and the complainant’s counsel, described the officer’s conduct as “predatory” rather than protective. Even a senior lawyer who tried to pacify the situation was not spared the officer’s aggression.
“The khaki uniform is meant to shield the rule of law, not trample over it,” the Court remarked, warning that such arrogance has no place in the justice system.
The High Court considered directing an FIR against the Sub-Inspector but held back after he expressed remorse. His verbal apology, however, was not enough. The Court ordered that he submit an affidavit of apology by the next day.
With the stern warning echoing in its corridors, the High Court made it clear: policemen may carry authority, but they do not stand above the law.