Allahabad HC Limits UP Police ‘Unfettered’ Power To Open History Sheets; Mandates Reasoned Orders, Objection Consideration & Yearly Review
In a significant order, the Allahabad High Court today effectively tossed out the “unfettered powers” of the Uttar Pradesh Police to open Class-B history sheets against citizens without observing the principles of natural justice. For context, as per the UP Police Regulation, Class-B history sheets are opened for “confirmed and professional criminals, who commit a … Read more