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Time of India
20 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
In rare courtroom twist, lawyer daughter wins case against ex-IG father; restores sacked cop's job, honour
'Just doing our jobs,' say both sides Live Events From accusation to acquittal & redemption (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel In a real-life legal drama fit for the big screen, a daughter-lawyer and her former police chief father found themselves on opposite sides of a case — yet both insist there was no personal feud, according to a TOI Anura Singh, practising at the Allahabad High Court , successfully fought for the reinstatement of UP Police head constable Tofeek Ahmad, who had been dismissed from service after being accused of molesting a the other side was her father, retired Inspector General of Bareilly Range, Dr. Rakesh Singh , who had upheld Ahmad's dismissal during his High Court, in its July 31 order, overturned both the departmental inquiry report and the dismissal, clearing the way for Ahmad's return to duty. The compliance order will now be sent to the SSP Bareilly before his reinstatement is described the unusual courtroom moment as strictly professional. 'My father was representing the government's position, and I was defending my client. The High Court stands above any administrative authority — our job was to present the facts and secure justice,' she Singh agreed, adding, 'I'm proud of her. She worked hard, argued within the legal framework, and achieved what she set out to do.'For Anura, the case was about exposing flaws in the termination process, particularly since her client had been acquitted by a lower court due to investigative lapses, TOI further Dr. Singh, his earlier decision reflected the department's policy that an officer's conduct must not tarnish its reputation, especially in sensitive cases involving the POCSO ordeal began in January 2023, when he was arrested for allegedly molesting a 17-year-old girl, the daughter of a BSF jawan, aboard the Triveni Express. Following a departmental probe, IG Singh ordered his dismissal. Even after a court acquittal, Ahmad's appeal for reinstatement was of his lawyer's family connection, Ahmad approached Anura for help. She took on the case and convinced the court that the inquiry and disciplinary action were deeply flawed, noted the TOI revelation that his 'saviour' was the daughter of the officer who had sacked him left Ahmad stunned. 'She put truth above family ties and upheld the law. She gave me back my job and my honour,' he said.
India Today
a day ago
- India Today
Lawyer challenges her ex-IPS father's order dismissing UP cop, gets it overturned
In a rare courtroom face-off, a retired IPS officer in Uttar Pradesh found himself defending a police dismissal order — only to see it overturned by his own daughter, who appeared as counsel for the suspended case involved former Bareilly Range Inspector General (IG) Rakesh Singh and his lawyer daughter, Anura Singh. In January 2023, a 17-year-old girl travelling on the Triveni Express accused constable Taufiq Ahmad of molestation. A Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) case was filed on the complaint of the girl's father. While the lower court later acquitted Ahmad, the police department dismissed him from appeal against the dismissal was rejected by then Bareilly Range IG Rakesh Singh. Challenging this, Ahmad approached the Allahabad High Court, appointing advocate Anura Singh as his lawyer. In court, Anura argued that the departmental inquiry and dismissal order were flawed and did not comply with legal requirements. During proceedings, her father — the officer who had signed the dismissal order — was summoned to defend the department's action. While Rakesh Singh maintained that the departmental decision was justified, Anura highlighted procedural lapses and alleged injustice to her Allahabad High Court eventually quashed the departmental proceedings and ordered Bareilly Police to reinstate judgment, delivered in July this year, marked a professional win for Anura and a legal defeat for her father. Speaking after the verdict, Rakesh Singh said he was proud of his daughter for performing her duty as a lawyer. "I presented my case, she presented hers. For any father, this is a moment of pride," he said. - EndsMust Watch
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Retired IG's daughter gets UP cop sacked by dad reinstated
BAREILLY: Perhaps there's a courtroom drama waiting to be made into a movie. Advocate daughter takes on IGP dad, fights charged legal battle, and finally returns to hapless constable the job - and honour - he lost after a departmental inquiry. Here's how it all happened: Lawyer Anura Singh and her father, former IG of Bareilly range, Dr Rakesh Singh, found themselves facing each other in a courtroom tussle over the fate of a UP police head constable who was accused of molesting a minor and terminated from service. Anura, practising at Allahabad high court, not only presented her case successfully but also got her client, Tofeek Ahmad, reinstated. The father and daughter insist there was no personal clash. "There was none," Anura told TOI on Saturday. "My dad acted as a govt representative, and I as a lawyer. UP Police policy is clear: an officer's conduct must not compromise the department's reputation, and this case involved the Pocso Act. As the appellate authority, he had the power to deny reinstatement, but the HC stands above any govt office, which is why we sought and got relief. " She added: "We were both just doing our jobs. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Have We All Been Using Mouthwash at the Wrong Time? Undo Even though my father represented the govt's side and I stood at the opposite end, I fulfilled my duty and secured my client's reinstatement orders. The compliance will now be sent to SSP Bareilly, following which, my client will officially regain his position." The HC order came out on July 31 and it was available earlier in the week. Singh added: "I'm proud of her. Anura performed her work in a professional capacity, and I stayed within the legal framework. I've told her to keep working hard, as she has a long and promising career ahead of her." My lawyer put truth above family ties: Cop The case itself dates back to Jan 2023 when Ahmad was arrested for allegedly molesting a 17-year-old girl, a BSF jawan's daughter, aboard the Triveni Express. Following a complaint, Ahmad was suspended, and after a departmental probe, IG Singh (now retired) ordered his termination. Though later acquitted by a lower court due to "lapses" in investigation, Ahmad's plea for reinstatement was rejected by Singh in his official capacity. Unaware of her family connection, Ahmad approached Anura for legal help. She agreed and took on the case, arguing that the termination was "flawed". HC agreed, quashing both the inquiry report and the disciplinary action that had followed. Ahmad is both ecstatic and flabbergasted. Speaking warmly of his "saviour", he said, "I never knew the lawyer defending me was the daughter of the officer who'd ordered my dismissal. She put truth above family ties and upheld her duty to the law. She saved my job..." Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Raksha Bandhan wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Lawyer daughter takes on IG dad in court, returns job to sacked constable
Bareilly: Perhaps there's a courtroom drama waiting to be made into a movie. Advocate daughter takes on IGP dad, fights charged legal battle, and finally returns to hapless constable the job -- and honour -- he lost after a "departmental inquiry". Here's how it all happened. Lawyer Anura Singh and her father, former IG of Bareilly range, Dr Rakesh Singh, found themselves facing each other in a courtroom tussle over the fate of a UP police head constable who was accused of molesting a minor and terminated from service. Anura, practising at the Allahabad High Court, not only presented her case successfully but also got her client, Tofeek Ahmad, reinstated. The father and daughter insist there was no personal clash. "There was none," Anura told TOI on Saturday. "My dad acted as a govt representative, and I as a lawyer. UP police policy is clear: an officer's conduct must not compromise the department's reputation, and this case involved the Pocso Act. As the appellate authority, he had the power to deny reinstatement, but the HC stands above any govt office, which is why we sought and got relief." She added: "We were both just doing our jobs. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Emergency Generators in Santander De Quilichao: (Prices May Surprise You) Emergency Generator | Search Ads Search Now Undo Even though my father represented the govt's side and I stood at the opposite end, I fulfilled my duty and secured my client's reinstatement orders. The compliance will now be sent to SSP Bareilly, following which, my client will officially regain his position." The HC order came out on July 31 and it was available earlier in the week. Singh added: "I'm proud of her. Anura performed her work in a professional capacity, and I stayed within the legal framework. I've told her to keep working hard, as she has a long and promising career ahead of her." The case itself dates back to Jan 2023 when Ahmad was arrested for allegedly molesting a 17-year-old girl, a BSF jawan's daughter, aboard the Triveni Express. Following a complaint, Ahmad was suspended, and after a departmental probe, IG Singh (now retired) ordered his termination. Though later acquitted by a lower court due to "lapses" in investigation, Ahmad's plea for reinstatement was rejected by Singh in his official capacity. Unaware of her family connection, Ahmad approached Anura for legal help. She agreed and took on the case, arguing that the termination was "flawed". The HC agreed, quashing both the inquiry report and the disciplinary action that had followed. Ahmad is both ecstatic and flabbergasted. Speaking warmly of his "saviour", he said, "I never knew the lawyer defending me was the daughter of the officer who'd ordered my dismissal. She put truth above family ties and upheld her duty to the law. She saved my job..." Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Raksha Bandhan wishes , messages and quotes !
