Police Insensitivity
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How the Delhi High Court made ‘virginity tests’ on women accused of crimes unconstitutional
The court held that such tests are archaic and irrational.
Umang Poddar
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Kerala High Court directs police not to use derogatory words to address citizens
The court was hearing a petition accusing a police sub-inspector of verbally abusing a minor girl.
Scroll Staff
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‘Do not hesitate to shoot at criminals carrying firearms,’ says senior Jharkhand police officer
Director General of Police MV Rao said he has asked police personnel to shoot when needed, without fear of litigations.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Faltering economy, poor citizens, South Asia’s bully: The reality of India’s global ambitions
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Shifting goalposts: AIFF chief Kalyan Chaubey needs to come clean on the ISL not having relegation
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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Rohit Sharma, Ajit Agarkar on team selection, KL Rahul’s omission and more
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Uttar Pradesh: Two teens die in Saharanpur after policemen allegedly refuse help
A video showed the boys lying motionless on the road as the three officers, who were later suspended, worried about staining the seats of their car.
Scroll Staff
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Manipuri man’s death in Noida leads to questions about how police handle unidentified bodies
The UP Police cremated Pravish Chanam on September 13 even as his family filed a missing person report and handed out fliers.
Abhishek Dey
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Kerala hartal called by Opposition after police allegedly manhandle protesting mother
Student Jishnu Pranoy died in mysterious circumstances in January. His family wanted to draw attention to the lack of progress in the case.
Scroll Staff
Video
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Watch: Meet Sparkles, the new avatar of Boston Dynamics’ robot dog with a special costume
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Watch: Diljit Dosanjh invites young fan on stage, dances with him during his sold-out Vancouver show
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Watch: School authorities turn classroom into swimming pool to encourage attendance during heatwave
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Watch: Woman recreates pet parrot’s choreography
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Watch: Mumbai policemen harass a group of men – for being at the Gateway of India late at night
The men fought back by shooting and sharing the video.
Scroll Staff
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Used wrong, any non-lethal weapon could prove to be fatal in Kashmir
Just look at the record set by other countries and the Valley's own past.
Ipsita Chakravarty