Police Torture Cannot Be Justified as Official Duty: Kerala High Court Rejects Officer’s Plea for Immunity Under Section 197 CrPC

In a recent decision, the Kerala High Court ruled that acts of police brutality cannot be justified as part of official duty, dismissing a petition by a police officer seeking protection under Section 197 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). Justice K. Babu, delivering the judgment on November 27, 2024, emphasized the distinction between legitimate

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