HC issues contempt notices to top police officials, others over seizing two-wheeler for pending challans
The Telangana High Court has issued contempt notices to seven individuals, including four senior police officials, for seizing a two-wheeler due to unpaid traffic challans. This action contradicts a previous court order from January 20 that prohibited coercive measures against vehicle owners with pending challans. The contempt petition was filed by a private employee, with arguments presented by advocate Vijay Gopal.
- ▪The Telangana HC issued contempt notices to seven persons, including four top police officials.
- ▪The seizure of a two-wheeler for unpaid challans violated a January 20 HC order.
- ▪The contempt case was filed by a private employee through advocate Vijay Gopal.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
The Telangana High Court on Friday issued notices to seven persons, including four top officials, in a contempt of court case connected to seizure of a two-wheeler by the traffic police for non-payment of pending traffic challans. Justice N.V. Shravan Kumar of the HC ordered the notices after hearing contentions presented by advocate Vijay Gopal. The contempt case was filed by a private employee seeking action against the officials for not complying with the direction of the HC issued earlier on January 20 not to take coercive steps against a vehicle owner if any traffic challans were pending against the latter.
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at The Hindu — Top.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from The Hindu — Top
