Action can be taken against ‘corrupt’ cops only if allegations are supported by proof: Karnataka ADG
Mangaluru: Karnataka ADGP Alok Kumar has said that suitable action will be taken against police officers facing accusations of any sort if the allegations are supported by valid documents.
Speaking to reporters at district superintendent’s office here on Thursday evening, the officer stressed on the need to provide documentary proof while making an allegation. “If you are unveiling information about an act of corruption, please give proof of the place and the way in which it was done,” he said.
The ADGP said that he was visiting Mangaluru to inspect the police security in the backdrop of the Union Home Minister’s visit to Dakshina Kannada. “Election should not be a reason to sideline the problems and worries of the citizens. A meeting has also been organized for people to share their problems with us,” he added.
With the reporters referring to the allegation of police officers being hand in glove with the accused in the recent drug racket busted in the city, the ADGP said that no action could be taken unless the accusation comes with appropriate proof.
When asked about the communally sensitive areas in the district, the officer conceded that the Mangaluru Police Commissionerate limits included a couple of such places, like Surathkal, Bunder and Ullal. “In the entire district, Bantwal, Punjalkatte, Puttur and Belthangady Police Station limits are sensitive regions,” he said
He further stated, “In order to have direct contact with the public, the district police have been instructed to organize peace meets in such places.”
DIG (West) Dr Chandragupta and District Superintendent Dr Amte Vikram were present on the occasion.
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K’taka HC judge whose controversial remarks triggered controversy expresses regret before open court
Bengaluru: Karnataka High Court judge, Justice V Srishananda, on Saturday expressed regret in open court after facing backlash over his controversial remarks in his recent court hearings, reported Bar and Bench.
Two purported video clips from Justice V Srishananda’s court hearing that show him making inappropriate comments went viral across social media platforms.
On Saturday, Justice Srishananda invited members of the Advocates Association, Bengaluru, and senior lawyers to his courtroom at 2:30 PM, where he read out a note expressing regret for inappropriate comments.
Quoting Advocates Association President Vivek Subba Reddy, Bar and Bench wrote, “He expressed regret for the comments and clarified that it was not his intention to offend any community or members of the Bar. He also requested the association to relay this message to all members of the Bar.”
Reddy further stated, “We also advised him to encourage young lawyers in the courtroom and refrain from making any irrelevant remarks during hearings.”
Another senior lawyer present during the session confirmed to the legal news portal that Justice Srishananda also addressed comments directed at a woman lawyer, who was seen in one of the videos being reprimanded by the judge. The judge Justice Srishananda clarified that his remarks were not intended to target her (woman lawyer) specifically, but rather pertained to the appellant she was representing. “He explained that his comment was meant to imply that the appellant seemed to know a lot about the other party,” said the lawyer.
In addition, Justice Srishananda assured those present that he would avoid making such comments in the future.
The controversy came to light on September 19, when a video clip from an August 28 Court hearing surfaced on social media, showing Justice Srishananda referring to a Muslim-majority sub-locality in Bengaluru’s Goripalya as "Pakistan." Hours later, another video from the same courtroom emerged, in which the judge was seen making a gender-insensitive remark.
Following outrage over the viral videos, a Supreme Court bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, along with Justices Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai, Surya Kant, and Hrishikesh Roy, on September 20 took a suo motu cognizance and sought a report from the Karnataka High Court Registrar General in connection with the viral video.
