At a Friday session in New Delhi, Justice Ujjal Bhuyan spoke at the Centre for Discourse on Criminal and Constitutional Jurisprudence, warning that extra‑judicial killings are on the rise in India.
He cited incidents where accused persons were allegedly killed in so‑called encounters, including claims of a rifle snatch, a scuffle, a speeding truck collision, or a self‑inflicted fall into a well.
The judge questioned why police would take an accused out for scene reconstruction at 3 a.m., insisting that such "shortcut methods" might be masking investigative shortcomings.
He also highlighted a disturbing trend of young IPS officers physically attacking demonstrators, describing it as unprofessional aggression that could lead to abuse of power.
Bhuyan warned that night‑time custody could expose accused to unreported violence, urging reforms to ensure accountability and safeguard constitutional norms.