Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in India

police harrasment

i m 21,my girlfrnd is 16.v r neighbours residing in tumkur,karnataka,india.whenever v visit a park v r chased,abused by cops for no good reason,and asked about our address and jobs and why v r in park.this is embarassing.they even abuse us and ask us to accompany them to station.cant i just walk in a park without being questioned by p0lice.how can i protect myself from this harrasment.i am doctor in medicine.things get worse if cops spot us in a secluded area of park. we were threatened with charges of nuisance,prostitution,obscenity even though v did nothing wrong.we were detained at the station the whole night in the name of interrogation and not allowed to call anybody.imy gf was let of after paying 2000 rs while i was let of in the evening after bribig with 1000rs.i am afraid top go out in public places especially with my girlfriend.how can i prevent such things in future.do i have to accompany them to the station and answer their stupid questions.


Asked on 4/22/08, 5:34 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Homi Maratha N.N. Maratha & Co.-Advocates

Re: police harrasment

I would strongly suggest you meet your girl friend at public places such as cinemas, coffe joints etc.

Police is answerable for any bad consequances to the media and goverment.

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Answered on 5/02/08, 2:32 am

Re: police harrasment

This is an atrocities of police.Avoid meeting in park.Always meet at public places like resturant etc.

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Answered on 4/26/08, 1:40 am


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