State vs Constable — Assault inside SDM court, Rajasthan

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1. News3 Sep 2026

   'Not part of official duty': Rajasthan HC allows prosecution of constable accused of assault inside SDM court |

   The order was passed on August 25, 2026.Why did the constable seek quashing of the case?According to the court order, an FIR was registered against the constable on October 5, 2018, under Sections 342, 323, 325, 504 and 166 of the IPC over ...

   Explanation in simple terms

   A police constable in Rajasthan was accused of assaulting someone inside a court building. The High Court ruled that this assault was not part of the constable's official job duties. Because of this decision, the court allowed the case to proceed with prosecution against the constable, meaning he can now be tried and potentially punished for the assault.

   timesofindia.indiatimes.com
2. HearingDate unknown

   Rajasthan High Court refuses to quash criminal proceedings against constable for SDM court assault

   The Rajasthan High Court has dismissed a plea to quash criminal proceedings against a police constable accused of illegally detaining and assaulting individuals inside an SDM court, ruling that such acts do not fall under the scope of official duty.

   Explanation in simple terms

   The Rajasthan High Court has decided that a criminal case against a police constable accused of assault inside an SDM court will continue. The constable had asked the court to cancel the charges against him, but the judge refused this request. This means the legal proceedings will move forward, and the constable must now face the charges in court. The case will proceed as planned rather than being dismissed at this stage.

   indiankanoon.org