Observing that it was a classic case of abuse of authority, a Delhi court on Saturday rejected an anticipatory bail application filed by IPS officer Shankar Choudhary in connection with a case pertaining to unauthorised raids during a 2023 narcotics operation in Delhi and the subsequent illegal detention of suspects. “The present FIR is a classic case of clear abuse of authority and misuse of power by the accused herein who is a senior IPS Officer, well versed with the process of law and an insider to law enforcement machinery,” said Special Judge Manu Goel Kharb of Dwarka Court, Delhi in his order dated February 28. “…it is expected of a person of the rank of IPS to maintain integrity and honesty in public service, high ethical standards and discipline in discharge of his duties, but the applicant has failed to maintain transparency and accountability and conducted himself in a totally defiant manner,” he added.
