Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court has directed the Director General of Police (DGP), Uttar Pradesh, to appear personally before the court and explain why police officers are allegedly becoming reluctant to obey and comply with orders passed by the High Court.
The direction was issued by Justice Sameer Jain while hearing a bail application filed by Pushpraj Singh alias Babloo in a case involving allegations of murder. The court took serious exception to the failure of the State authorities to comply with an earlier direction to place a detailed counter-affidavit on record.
According to the proceedings, the High Court had on July 16, 2026, directed the State to file a detailed counter-affidavit addressing a discrepancy concerning the alleged timing of the incident and the timing reflected in CCTV footage from June 21, 2025.
However, when the matter came up for hearing, the required affidavit had not been filed. Additional Government Advocate Dr S.B. Maurya informed the court that he had written letters twice in an attempt to ensure compliance, but despite those efforts, the counter-affidavit was still not filed.
The court expressed strong displeasure over the failure to comply with its direction, observing that the situation reflected “utter disrespect” towards the court. Justice Jain further noted that the problem appeared to be occurring with increasing frequency, with police officers seemingly reluctant to comply with orders issued by the High Court.
The court also highlighted the impact of such non-compliance on bail proceedings, particularly in serious criminal cases. It observed that delays in complying with judicial directions could result in bail applications, including those involving murder cases, remaining pending for considerable periods.
Taking a serious view of the matter, the High Court directed the DGP, Uttar Pradesh, to remain personally present and explain why officers under his command are reluctant to obey or comply with orders passed by the court.
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The court has fixed the matter for August 24, 2026, at 2 pm. It has also directed the Advocate General to remain present on the next date of hearing. The Registry was instructed to communicate the court’s order to the DGP within 24 hours for necessary compliance.
The development puts the spotlight on judicial directions to police authorities and the importance of timely compliance with court orders, particularly where delays can directly affect the disposal of bail applications and the rights of accused persons.
