SC Halts ₹1 Lakh Fine on MP Cop, Faults High Court's 'Hasty' Ruling in Girl Kidnapping Case
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In a significant development, the Supreme Court has put on hold a Madhya Pradesh High Court order imposing a ₹1 lakh fine on a police officer for allegedly conducting a 'malicious investigation' in a high-profile case involving the kidnapping and murder of two young girls. The case dates back to April 2022 when the bodies of a five-year-old and her three-year-old sister were found in a canal in Balaghat district. A special court had initially sentenced their uncle to death, but the high court overturned the verdict, citing 'negligent and malicious' police work. The police officer, Chain Singh Uikey, has now challenged the high court's order, claiming that he was unfairly targeted without being given a chance to defend himself. Uikey's lawyer, Ashwani Dubey, argued that the high court's observations were 'sweeping' and 'unsupported by facts.' The Supreme Court, comprising Justices K V Viswanathan and P B Varale, has issued a notice to the MP Police and sought their response. The court has also stayed the high court's order imposing the ₹1 lakh fine on Uikey until further notice. The case has sparked a debate over police accountability and the need for fair investigations. As the Supreme Court weighs in, many are watching to see how this high-profile case will unfold.
