Writ filed at SC against routine use of handcuffs on arrested persons
Summary
A public interest writ petition has been filed at the Supreme Court against the routine use of handcuffs on arrested persons. The petition also seeks restrictions on publishing images of handcuffed suspects before conviction and calls for limits on their use for women, children, seniors and people with disabilities.
Key Points
- A public interest writ petition has been filed at the Supreme Court challenging the police practice of handcuffing accused or arrested persons as a routine measure.
- The petitioners want handcuffs used only after an objective risk assessment and for the minimum necessary period.
- They have also sought restrictions on publishing photos and videos of handcuffed people before conviction.
- The writ names the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, the Ministry of Home Affairs, Nepal Police Headquarters and Press Council Nepal as defendants.
