Allahabad High Court Raises Concern over Police Pressure on Judges in UP

The Allahabad High Court flagged serious concerns over police officers in Uttar Pradesh allegedly putting pressure on judicial officers to secure specific orders.

The issue came up during a hearing on police encounters, where senior state officials were directed to explain the steps taken to address such incidents.

The Court observed that police, especially newly appointed officers, were frequently influencing chief judicial magistrates and other trial court judges, resulting in conflicts between the two institutions.

It emphasised that the authority to punish rests with the judiciary and not the police.