Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Gujarat HC takes suo motu cognisance of police flogging
The Gujarat High Court has taken notice of a serious incident where police officers in Surat allegedly beat and publicly paraded handcuffed accused persons.
This action was taken after an advocate brought the matter to the court's attention, showing videos that he said were very upsetting and showed the police breaking the rules.
The court is now looking into what happened to make sure it follows the law and protects people's rights.
The Gujarat High Court took suo motu cognisance of alleged police flogging and public parading of handcuffed accused in Surat.
Advocate Utkarsh Dave urged Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal to intervene, calling the incident disturbing and shocking.
Videos circulating on social media allegedly show Surat Deputy Commissioner of Police Rajdeepsinh Nakum and 15 to 20 police personnel assaulting accused persons.
The accused were allegedly dragged by their hair, slapped, and beaten in full public view under the supervision of senior police officers.
The Secretary, Home Department, has been arrayed as the respondent in the matter.
- Who
- Gujarat High Court, Advocate Utkarsh Dave, Surat Deputy Commissioner of Police Rajdeepsinh Nakum
- What
- Alleged police flogging and public parading of handcuffed accused
- When
- Days after July 14 representation
- Where
- Surat, Gujarat
- Why
- To address a disturbing and shocking violation of constitutional guarantees
Advocate's Perspective
Police's Perspective
Nature of the Incident
Advocate's Perspective
The advocate describes the incident as a disturbing and shocking violation of constitutional guarantees, involving public flogging and parading of handcuffed accused.
Police's Perspective
The police have not yet publicly commented on the incident, so their perspective is not available.
- Court
- Gujarat High Court
- Chief Justice
- Sunita Agarwal
- Advocate
- Utkarsh Dave
- Date of Representation
- July 14
- Location
- Surat, Gujarat
- Respondent
- Secretary, Home Department
- Police Officer Involved
- Rajdeepsinh Nakum, Deputy Commissioner of Police