Judge Forced to Drink Alcohol, Handcuffed: SC Reprimands Police in Landmark Case

• A 1991 case, Delhi Judicial Service Association vs. Government of Gujarat, involved CJM N.L. Patel being harassed by police.
• CJM Patel complained about police non-compliance with court orders, leading to tension.
• Police officer S.R. Sharma allegedly called the CJM to the station, forced him to drink alcohol, assaulted him, and handcuffed him.
• The CJM was then tied with a rope, taken to a hospital, and photographed in a humiliating state, with pictures published in newspapers.
• The Supreme Court severely reprimanded the police, emphasizing that humiliating a judicial officer weakens the justice system and undermines judicial independence.