The circular issued on May 3, a copy of which is with DNA, states it was observed in a particular case that a superintendent of police and a police inspector visited the court wearing colourful clothes
Director general of police (DGP) Ajit Parasnis has issued orders to policemen across the state that they should not wear casual wear to offices or when they visit courts. In a recent circular issued by the DGP office, the top cop told his force that if the proper dress code is not followed, necessary action would be taken.
The circular issued on May 3, a copy of which is with DNA, states it was observed in a particular case that a superintendent of police and a police inspector visited the court wearing colourful clothes. “They were not even carrying the case diary and the court had asked them to visit the court wearing uniform,” the circular states.
The circular has also directed the policemen not to wear colourful clothes and casual wears like t-shirts and jeans to courts or office. “When in office, a proper dress code has to be followed. The unit commanders concerned have been informed through this circular that they should inform all officers in their jurisdiction about the directive. If not followed, action will be taken against them,” the circular states.
The DGP has also slammed policemen for remaining absent from court hearings. “Even the Bombay high court had lambasted the police in a certain case. It had said that investigating officers do not remain present in court during hearings. In one case, the accused person benefited from this and a departmental inquiry was initiated against the officer. In the inquiry, the officer was found guilty and action was taken against him,” states the circular.
The DGP has asked the police to remain present in court during hearings along with the required papers related to the case. “Their absence also makes it difficult for the public prosecutor to present the case and argue better in court in case of some problem,” the circular states.
“Arrests of criminals are made on an immediate basis. At the time of producing them in court, we won’t be able to change our clothes if we are wearing casuals at the time of arrest. This is a strange order, as we are not even allowed to wear casuals and come to office,” said a police inspector, requesting anonymity.
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