Uttar Pradesh to Frame Rules Restricting Police From Contacting Advocates in Ongoing Court Cases

The Uttar Pradesh Government informed the Allahabad High Court that it will issue statewide guidelines prohibiting police from visiting disputed sites or contacting advocates in sub-judice matters without court permission.

The assurance came during a PIL alleging police harassment over land litigation in Jaunpur, including threats to a 90-year-old petitioner and a raid on his lawyer’s home. 

The Court took serious note of the trend of targeting lawyers for performing professional duties. On July 15, two officers were suspended, and show-cause notices were issued. The state was granted ten days to file affidavits. The matter is listed for July 28.