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Crime
AP High Court Criticises Vizag Police for Interfering in Civil Disputes
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 24 Jul 2026, 11:33 AM
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The Andhra Pradesh High Court reprimanded the Visakhapatnam police for intervening in civil matters, underscoring that law‑enforcement officers must stay neutral in judicial proceedings.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court issued a stern reprimand to the Visakhapatnam police for meddling in civil disputes, stating that law‑enforcement agencies must not influence the outcome of judicial matters. The court’s statement highlighted that police interference undermines the impartiality of the judiciary and can lead to unfair adjudication. It directed the police department to adhere strictly to procedural norms and refrain from intervening in civil cases moving forward.