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The Bombay High Court has raised serious concerns about a police encounter in the Badlapur sexual abuse case, where a 23-year-old janitor accused in the case was shot dead on September 23. The court questioned the police's claim that the deceased fired at officers, highlighting the improbability of a layperson being able to fire a pistol without training. The court's skepticism stemmed from the deceased's lack of firearm experience and the fact that trained officers were present at the scene. The court expressed concerns about the credibility of the police's account and emphasized the need for a fair and impartial investigation.
The court pointed to several inconsistencies in the police's narrative, including the absence of a lanyard on the pistol, which could have been used to control the weapon. The court also questioned the officer's claim that the deceased fired three bullets, but only one hit the officer. The court also highlighted the lack of evidence for the police's claim that the deceased was trying to disarm the officers, given the presence of four trained officers on the scene. This discrepancy further fueled doubts about the police's version of events.
The court's intervention highlights the importance of judicial oversight in police encounters, particularly those where the circumstances raise suspicions of abuse or misconduct. The court's demand for a thorough and impartial investigation by the CID is a step towards ensuring accountability and transparency in the investigation process. The court's actions serve as a reminder that police authorities are not above the law and must be held to a high standard of conduct, particularly in cases involving potentially unlawful killings.