Archive · 19 Sep 2025
Calcutta High Court Questions Bengal Police on Cop Bribe Case
Imagine a police officer asking for money from someone, which is not allowed.
The Calcutta High Court is upset because the police haven't done much about it.
They questioned why the police hadn't filed a case or taken stronger action.
The officer was given a warning and suspended, and an investigation began.
The court wants the police to explain what's happening.
The court sees the officer's actions as a betrayal of trust.
The court will make a final decision based on the police's explanation.
Calcutta High Court criticized West Bengal Police for inaction.
A female cop from Tarakeswar Police Station is accused of demanding a bribe.
The court questioned why the officer wasn't charged under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
The police issued a show-cause notice, suspended the officer, and initiated a department probe.
The court will decide on the matter after hearing the government's explanation.
- Who
- Calcutta High Court and West Bengal Police
- What
- Court questioning police inaction in a bribery case involving a female police officer.
- When
- Friday (hearing)
- Where
- Calcutta High Court
- Why
- To address the lack of disciplinary action and potential Prevention of Corruption Act violations.
- Court
- Calcutta High Court
- Police Department
- West Bengal Police
- Accused Cop
- Female officer from Tarakeswar Police Station
- Allegation
- Demanding a bribe
- Action Taken
- Show-cause notice, suspension, department probe
- Next Court Date
- September 22