Karnataka High Court orders FIR against cop accused of attacking advocate at police station
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Summary
The Karnataka High Court recently ordered the registration of a criminal case against a police officer accused of kicking an advocate who had visited a police station to file a road rage complaint.The incident took place after the lawyer allegedly shoved papers kept on the tables onto the floor when she was made to wait for hours to register her complaint. In retaliation, a policewoman on night patrol is alleged to have attacked the lawyer by kicking her all over her body. Justice M Nagaprasanna
Key Facts
Type Notification
Source Bar and Bench
Published Monday, 20 April 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right
Amendment History
2 changes recorded for this policy.
Description Monday, 20 April 2026 via barandbench
The Karnataka High Court recently ordered the registration of a criminal case against a police officer accused kicking an advocate who had visited a police station to file a road rage complaint.The incident took place after the lawyer allegedly shoved papers kept on the tables onto the floor when she was made to wait for hours to register her complaint. In retaliation, a policewoman on night patrol is alleged to have attacked the lawyer by kicking her all over her body. Justice M Nagaprasanna sh
Description Tuesday, 21 April 2026 via barandbench
The Karnataka High Court recently ordered the registration of a criminal case against a police officer accused of kicking an advocate who had visited a police station to file a road rage complaint.The incident took place after the lawyer allegedly shoved papers kept on the tables onto the floor when she was made to wait for hours to register her complaint. In retaliation, a policewoman on night patrol is alleged to have attacked the lawyer by kicking her all over her body. Justice M Nagaprasanna