Delhi HC UP Police Arrest Case: The Delhi High Court has directed the Greater Noida Police Commissioner to submit a report on the arrest of a Delhi resident by UP Police without informing the Delhi Police. The court emphasized that inter-state arrests must follow proper legal procedures, expressing serious concern over the incident.
Court Raises Concerns Over Protocol Violation
A bench comprising Justices Prathiba M Singh and Dharmesh Sharma observed that the UP Police entered Delhi, picked up a resident without any prior intimation to local authorities, and failed to follow the prescribed inter-state arrest protocol. The court noted that this prima facie made the arrest illegal.
Key Directives by the Delhi High Court
The Greater Noida Police Commissioner must conduct an inquiry and identify the officers involved.
The nature of the vehicle used for the arrest must be reported.
The court will examine CCTV footage to verify the manner in which the arrest was conducted.
The court questioned why private vehicles were used and why the UP Police personnel were not in uniform during the operation.
Petitioner’s Allegations & Legal Stand
The petitioner was reportedly intercepted on February 18 at Connaught Place, Delhi and taken to an unknown location by the UP Police, without prior notice to Delhi authorities.
He was later released by a UP court on February 19.
The arrest was carried out without informing the petitioner of any charges, making it a direct violation of legal procedures.
UP Police Ordered to Submit Status Report
The Delhi High Court has demanded a status report from the Greater Noida Police Commissioner, asking whether a protocol exists between UP Police and Delhi Police for inter-state arrests.
Additionally, the court has summoned a senior UP Police officer to appear before it on May 5, 2025, to provide further clarification.
Conclusion
The Delhi High Court has taken a strong stance against unlawful inter-state arrests, questioning the UP Police’s failure to follow legal protocols. The case highlights serious concerns about law enforcement accountability and the need for better coordination between states to prevent future procedural violations.
