' Report of the bailiff has been received which indicates that out of seven detenus five were found in the police lock-up whereas two of them were not available. The S.H.O. Is present in Court and states that they were arrested on 21-8-1997 and on 22-8-1997 their physical remand was obtained from the area Magistrate. Two of the detenus namely Intizar and Tauheed had, in fact, been taken out of lock-up during investigation to effect recoveries. The statement is supported by the report submitted by the bailiff. Since the detenus have been nominated as accused persons in case F.I.R.
No,212 of 1997 dated 17-8-1997 A under section 395, P.P.C. Their detention with the Police cannot be considered as illegal or improper.
2. During the course of arguments it has been argued by the learned counsel that when the detenus were taken into custody the women-folk were insulted and disgraced, therefore, some action should be taken against the Police. No such action is possible in a petition under section 491, Cr.P.C. except release of detenus if not required in some criminal case. As regards acts and omission allegedly committed by the Police, aggrieved persons can have a recourse to the Courts of law which is always available to them.
3. This petition is, therefore, disposed of. revisions by the competent authorities. Therefore, it is advisable to consult the official sources or legal professionals for the most up-to-date and accurate information.