Delhi High Court pulls up police over allegations of illegal detention, torture of activists

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"You may be investigating a terrorist angle, but if you pick up someone, you have to follow the procedure," court said to Delhi Police

Published - April 24, 2026 08:38 am IST - New Delhi

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The Delhi High Court on Thursday (April 23, 2026) pulled up the Delhi Police over alleged torture and illegal detention of certain activists last month, asserting that legal procedure must be followed even in cases involving grave allegations.

A Bench of Justices Navin Chawla and Ravinder Dudeja asked the investigating agency to either take consequent action, or it would refer the matter to the CBI.

Published - April 24, 2026 08:38 am IST

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