Justice Served: High Court Cracks Down on Bribery Allegations

The Allahabad High Court has issued a strong directive to the Uttar Pradesh DGP, demanding that all police officers in the state be warned against soliciting bribes for filing counter affidavits in court cases.

The court confronted allegations of corrupt practices by police investigation officer Madhusudan Verma, who allegedly sought money from parties involved in legal proceedings to file necessary court documents. Justice Prashant Kumar has referred this matter to the DGP for a thorough probe.

During a hearing involving Kamlesh Mishra and another party, it emerged that Verma called a party soliciting a bribe. While Verma admitted to making contact, he denied extortion claims. However, the court found his explanations unsatisfactory and remains committed to pursuing further investigation to maintain judicial integrity.

(With inputs from agencies.)