When Power Misfires: Supreme Court's Apology Mandate to IPS Officer

 

In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of India has ordered an IPS officer to issue a public, unconditional apology to her former husband and father-in-law for falsely accusing them in multiple criminal cases during a prolonged marital dispute. The officer’s actions led to 109 days of jail time for the husband and 103 days for his father.

The court dissolved the couple’s marriage—separated since 2018—and directed that their daughter remain with the mother, with visitation rights granted to the father and family. It also mandated that the apology be published in national English and Hindi newspapers, as well as across major social media platforms within three days, clarifying that this would not imply legal liability.

This judgment marks a sharp rebuke against misuse of power and reinforces accountability within law enforcement ranks. The bench, led by Chief Justice BR Gavai and Justice AG Masih, emphasized that the suffering endured by the wrongly accused could never be truly compensated.

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