One-liner: A spin or a googly is how Kerala HC on Monday termed the Left govt's stand that there was no record to show that a pink police officer had accused a father and daughter of stealing her phone or humiliated the child.
Govt stand: The state govt's latest stand came in response to the court's observation last week that the girl was entitled to a remedy under the public law and its query to the govt as to how much amount it would offer.
Crux of the matter: The court said neither the state nor the police should have taken such a stand when the woman police had admitted that she had restrained the father and daughter from leaving the scene till her phone was found.
Need to know: It was hearing a plea filed by the 8-year-old girl, seeking a direction to the govt to take stern action against the officer for infringing on her fundamental right.
Remedy sought: The petitioner has also sought Rs 50 lakh from the govt as compensation for the humiliating incident which occurred on Aug 27.
Disciplinary action: As part of disciplinary action, the woman officer was transferred and the State police chief directed her to undergo behavioural training.
Source: PTI