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Delhi HC Declines to Take Suo Motu Action Against ACP in Lawyer Dispute
The Delhi High Court has rejected a plea to initiate suo motu proceedings against Assistant Commissioner of Police Manasvi Vashisht over allegations that she made threatening remarks toward lawyers. The controversy centers on purported comments attributed to the officer, including references to weapons and derogatory characterizations of legal professionals.
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The Delhi High Court declined on Tuesday to take cognizance of its own volition in the matter involving ACP Manasvi Vashisht and allegations of intimidation directed at members of the legal fraternity.
Lawyers had brought the matter before the court, citing what they characterized as threatening statements allegedly made by the officer. According to the complainants, the remarks included references to an AK-47 and descriptions of lawyers as "goons in black coats."
The high court's decision not to proceed with suo motu action means the matter will not be pursued through the court's independent initiative at this time. The ruling underscores the court's assessment that grounds for immediate intervention on its own motion were insufficient.
The incident reflects ongoing tensions between law enforcement and the legal community in the capital, a recurring issue that periodically surfaces in courts and bar associations. The specifics of the allegations and the context in which the remarks were made remain subjects of dispute between the parties involved.