Allahabad HC Slams UP Police: "Will Not Let UP Become a Police State"

• The Allahabad High Court reprimanded Uttar Pradesh Police for pressuring judges, especially CJMs, to pass favorable orders.
• Justice Arun Kumar Singh Deshwal stated the court cannot allow UP to become a 'police state' during a virtual hearing.
• DGP Rajeev Krishna and Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Sanjay Prasad attended the hearing, asked about 'leg-shooting' incidents.
• The court noted a worrying trend of police, including young officers, pressuring judicial officers across the state.
• District judges reported that police officers, including IPS officers, pressure judicial officers if orders are not in their favor, leading to transfers.

Why It Matters: Allahabad High Court strongly criticized UP Police for judicial interference, asserting it won't tolerate a 'police state'.