Allahabad High Court Warns Police: Misbehaviour With Government Advocates Communicating Court Orders May Amount to Contempt

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October 13, 2026 | Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) to circulate a warning to all police officers that misbehaviour with government advocates communicating court orders for compliance may amount to contempt of court and invite action in accordance with law.

The direction was issued by Justice Arun Kumar Singh Deshwal while hearing a bail application, following an allegation that the Public Relations Officer (PRO) to the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Azamgarh, misbehaved with an Additional Government Advocate who was attempting to communicate a court order.

Court Emphasises Role of Government Advocates

The Court observed that Additional Government Advocates are officers of the Court and perform an important function when communicating judicial directions to public officials to ensure compliance.

It emphasised that any police officer who misbehaves with a government advocate in the course of communicating a court order may face contempt proceedings. The Court directed its Registrar (Compliance) to forward a copy of the order to the Uttar Pradesh DGP for necessary circulation.

Action Concerning the Police PRO

According to the reported proceedings, the Court directed that the PRO remain in its custody until 5 PM, after which he was released. The SSP had also issued a show-cause notice and removed the officer from the PRO position.

The Court separately addressed the handling of a non-bailable warrant and clarified the responsibility of police officials to ensure compliance with High Court directions.

Conclusion

The ruling reinforces the importance of respecting judicial authority and ensuring that court orders are communicated and implemented without obstruction. By directing the DGP to circulate the warning, the Court has sought to remind police officers across Uttar Pradesh of their obligations when dealing with government advocates conveying judicial directions.

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