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Crime
Punjab & Haryana High Court Highlights Gaps in Police Probe of LPU Violence
✍️ Bar and Bench
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 05:47 PM
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The Punjab and Haryana High Court has pointed out shortcomings in the police investigation of the recent violence at Lovely Professional University, urging a more thorough inquiry.
The bench of the Punjab and Haryana High Court observed that the police inquiry into the violent incident at Lovely Professional University (LPU) was incomplete and contained several procedural lapses. In its remarks, the court highlighted specific areas where evidence collection and witness statements appeared insufficient, raising concerns about the overall robustness of the probe.
The judges stressed that a credible investigation is essential to uphold law and order on academic campuses and to restore confidence among students and staff. They directed the investigating officers to address the identified gaps, re‑examine the facts, and submit a revised report that meets judicial standards.
Legal experts noted that the court's intervention underscores the judiciary's role in ensuring accountability when police investigations fall short, especially in cases that attract public attention. The outcome of the revised probe will likely influence how similar campus incidents are handled in the future.
The judges stressed that a credible investigation is essential to uphold law and order on academic campuses and to restore confidence among students and staff. They directed the investigating officers to address the identified gaps, re‑examine the facts, and submit a revised report that meets judicial standards.
Legal experts noted that the court's intervention underscores the judiciary's role in ensuring accountability when police investigations fall short, especially in cases that attract public attention. The outcome of the revised probe will likely influence how similar campus incidents are handled in the future.