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Crime
Gujarat Court Orders Criminal Case Against Former Police Officer for Custodial Ear Injury
✍️ India Today
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 06:01 PM
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A Gujarat court has initiated criminal proceedings against a former police officer after a detainee suffered a ruptured eardrum while in custody.
The Gujarat Sessions Court has ordered that a criminal case be filed against a former police officer accused of causing a detainee's eardrum to rupture while the man was in police custody. The court's decision follows a complaint that the victim suffered the injury during an interrogation, raising concerns over custodial violence.
According to the court order, the ex‑officer will now face charges under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code for causing grievous hurt. The proceedings will be conducted in accordance with established legal procedures, and the accused will be given an opportunity to present his defence.
Legal experts note that the case underscores the judiciary's increasing willingness to scrutinise alleged misconduct by law‑enforcement officials. The outcome could set a precedent for how similar custodial injury claims are handled in the state.
The victim, whose identity has not been disclosed, is expected to receive medical attention for the ear injury. The court has also directed the police department to submit a detailed report on the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The matter remains under investigation, and further updates will be provided as the trial progresses.
According to the court order, the ex‑officer will now face charges under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code for causing grievous hurt. The proceedings will be conducted in accordance with established legal procedures, and the accused will be given an opportunity to present his defence.
Legal experts note that the case underscores the judiciary's increasing willingness to scrutinise alleged misconduct by law‑enforcement officials. The outcome could set a precedent for how similar custodial injury claims are handled in the state.
The victim, whose identity has not been disclosed, is expected to receive medical attention for the ear injury. The court has also directed the police department to submit a detailed report on the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The matter remains under investigation, and further updates will be provided as the trial progresses.