Uttarakhand HC slams police for detaining activist headed to protest

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The Uttarakhand High Court sharply rebuked police over the detention of activist Prabhat Dhyani, who was stopped while on his way to a protest. The court questioned whether police existed to safeguard government interests or to uphold citizens' constitutional rights. Describing the action as unlawful overreach, the court directed that the officer involved be made a party to the case. Notices were also issued to senior police officials, who have been asked to submit their responses.

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