Police can't pick and choose accused to arrest: Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court has criticized the police for not arresting a nurse, Kulvinder Kaur, as the main accused in a 2024 child trafficking case, stating that the police cannot arbitrarily choose which accused to arrest. Justice Girish Kathpalia rejected a bail plea submitted by a co-accused who allegedly impersonated as husband and wife to adopt an infant girl, who was later sold to another co-accused.

The court ruled against the selective arrest policy, noting that the police should clearly state whether they intend to arrest an accused or not. The court requested the investigating officer to explain Kaur's status and demanded a report within four weeks. The court emphasized the gravity of the alleged offense and demanded the immediate rescue of the infant girl, who was sold after adopting her from her biological parents.