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Chief Justice Dipke Criticizes Maharashtra Police Over Alleged Worker Notices
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 07 Oct 2026, 10:32 AM
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Chief Justice Dipke has publicly criticized Maharashtra Police for allegedly issuing notices to workers, raising concerns about the police’s conduct.
Chief Justice Dipke, the head of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, has taken a strong stance against the Maharashtra Police after allegations surfaced that the force had issued notices to workers involved in recent labour disputes.
In a statement released earlier today, Dipke described the notices as unwarranted and called for a transparent inquiry into the police’s actions. He emphasized that such measures, if proven baseless, could undermine the rule of law and erode public trust in law‑enforcement agencies.
The Chief Justice urged the Maharashtra Police to provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances that led to the notices and to ensure that any future actions are in line with legal procedures and the rights of workers.
The incident has sparked a debate among legal experts and labour advocates about the balance between maintaining public order and protecting workers’ rights. The Maharashtra Police have yet to respond publicly to Dipke’s remarks.
In a statement released earlier today, Dipke described the notices as unwarranted and called for a transparent inquiry into the police’s actions. He emphasized that such measures, if proven baseless, could undermine the rule of law and erode public trust in law‑enforcement agencies.
The Chief Justice urged the Maharashtra Police to provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances that led to the notices and to ensure that any future actions are in line with legal procedures and the rights of workers.
The incident has sparked a debate among legal experts and labour advocates about the balance between maintaining public order and protecting workers’ rights. The Maharashtra Police have yet to respond publicly to Dipke’s remarks.