Policing within the rule of law
The police implement lawful orders issued under the authority of the State
Updated At : 07:28 AM Jul 29, 2026 IST
THE recent developments in New Delhi following the controversy surrounding the alleged NEET paper leak have once again brought the nation to an uncomfortable crossroads. The questions being raised are many, and rightly so. Were the police justified in using force? Were the students exercising their constitutional rights? Should policemen display their badges during such operations? Importantly, what does the law actually say?
