SC slams UP police officer for defying its order, saying “I don’t follow any SC’s directions”
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has sharply criticised a police officer from Uttar Pradesh’s Pratapgarh district for openly defying its order and assaulting a petitioner who was under the Court’s interim protection.
The officer, identified as Gulaab Singh Sonkar, Station House Officer of Kandhai Police Station, had allegedly arrested and beaten the petitioner on April 23, 2025, despite a Supreme Court order dated March 28 granting protection from coercive action.
According to the complaint, when the petitioner showed the SHO a copy of the Court’s order, the officer responded in Hindi, saying, “Main kisi Supreme Court ka aadesh nahin manunga, mai tumhara sara High Court aur Supreme Court nikal dunga aaj” (I will not obey any Supreme Court order; I will get your entire High Court and Supreme Court removed today).
A bench comprising Justices Aravind Kumar and N.V. Anjaria, hearing the contempt petition, expressed deep concern over the blatant defiance, observing that such conduct “pollutes the stream of justice under the guise of a police uniform.” The bench noted that the state government’s inquiry, conducted by an officer not below the rank of ADGP, had confirmed the willful disobedience.
“Prima facie, there is willful disobedience of the order of this Court by the first respondent, which requires to be dealt with an iron hand,” the bench stated.
While the Court was prepared to issue a stern order against the officer, it deferred its decision after the Uttar Pradesh government’s counsel assured that immediate action would be taken based on the inquiry report. The Court accepted the request for time and scheduled the next hearing for November 7, 2025.
The Court order recorded: “The learned AAG for the State, having perused the inquiry report, has assured that the Government will act immediately and inform the Court of the action taken by the next date of hearing. The matter will be re-listed on November 7, 2025.”
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PM Modi embarks on three-nation visit beginning with Jordan
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday embarked on a visit to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman -- countries which enjoy civilizational ties and exceptional bilateral relations with India.
"First, I will be visiting Jordan, on the invitation of His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein. This historic visit will mark 75 years of establishment of diplomatic relations between our two countries," the prime minister said in his departure statement.
Modi will hold detailed discussions with Jordanian King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein, Prime Minister Jafar Hassan, and will also meet Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah.
In his first visit to Ethiopia, the prime minister will address the Joint Session of Parliament and share his thoughts on India's journey as the "Mother of Democracy" and the value that the India-Ethiopia partnership can bring to the Global South.
The prime minister will also hold discussions with Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali and meet the Indian diaspora.
"On the final leg of my journey, I will visit the Sultanate of Oman. My visit will mark 70 years of the establishment of diplomatic ties between India and Oman," Modi said.
In Muscat, the prime minister will hold discussions with the Sultan of Oman on strengthening the Strategic Partnership as well as a strong commercial and economic relationship.
"I will also address a gathering of the Indian diaspora in Oman, which has contributed immensely to the country's development and in enhancing our partnership," Modi said.
