Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Haryana Rights Commission Fines Police Over Abuse of Disabled Man
A human rights commission in India fined the government after police mistreated a disabled man.
Police officers took off the man's clothes while he was in jail and let his brother-in-law take pictures and videos, which were then shared.
The commission decided this was wrong because it hurt the man's rights and dignity.
The police officers involved will have to pay the fine.
The man, who was arrested in 2021, said he felt humiliated and experienced mental trauma.
The commission found that the police violated his right to privacy and caused him emotional distress.
Haryana Human Rights Commission imposed a Rs 50,000 fine on the state Home Department.
The fine was levied after police officers disrobed a disabled Chartered Accountant in custody.
Officers allowed the man's brother-in-law to take and circulate semi-nude photos and videos.
The incident happened in May 2021 at the Saran police station in Faridabad.
The Commission's investigation confirmed the actions of the officers, violating the victim's rights.
- Who
- Haryana Human Rights Commission, police officers Jagwati and Rakesh Kumar, and Anil Thakur (the complainant).
- What
- The Haryana Human Rights Commission imposed a fine after police abused a disabled man in custody.
- When
- The incident occurred in May 2021, with the order released on Wednesday.
- Where
- Saran police station in Faridabad, Haryana.
- Why
- The Commission ruled the actions violated the man's right to dignity and privacy and constituted custodial abuse.
Complainant's Perspective
Police's Perspective
Impact of actions
Complainant's Perspective
The complainant experienced extreme mental trauma and public humiliation.
Police's Perspective
The police officers actions were justified as per their duties.
- Fine Amount
- Rs 50,000
- Complainant
- Anil Thakur, a Chartered Accountant
- Incident Date
- May 24, 2021
- Location
- Saran police station, Faridabad
- Police Officers Involved
- ASI Jagwati and Constable Rakesh Kumar
- Ruling Body
- Haryana Human Rights Commission