How can a police officer aver that accused will abscond because he is a ‘North Indian?’ questions Madras High Court
Madras High Court rebuked a police officer who suggested an accused could flee custody solely because he hails from North India. Justice N. Ramesh said the court cannot accept regional origin as a basis for fearing abscondence, emphasizing that such assumptions are unwarranted. The ruling underscores the need for evidence‑based legal assessments rather than stereotypes.