Now there will be no procession of the accused: It is also the responsibility of the police to protect them from violent mobs or public outrage; DGP's order for protection of human rights

The state DGP has issued an important and strict written order for the Gujarat Police. According to the order, no public procession of any accused can be taken out and action can be taken against the policemen who misbehave with the accused. Asked to be vigilant to ensure that human rights are not violated The DGP has made it clear that even if the accused is involved in a serious crime, he has to be dealt with within the limits of the law. Police across the state have been asked to take special precautions to maintain the self-respect of the accused and to prevent human rights violations. It is the responsibility of the police to protect against violent mobs or public outrage. According to the order, adequate precautions will have to be taken while presenting the accused before a magistrate. At the same time, it will be the responsibility of the police to protect the accused from any violent mob or public outrage. The accused cannot be held in public The DGP has also put a clear ban on certain behaviours. Activities such as public sitting, kneeling, kicking or beating with sticks, asking for forgiveness by folding hands or holding ears and making the accused a 'chicken' in public have been completely banned. Decision to uphold human rights and legal process According to sources in the police department, videos of the accused being subjected to anonymous behaviour in public have been coming to the fore for some time now. In view of such incidents, this important decision has been taken to uphold human rights and legal process. Fundamental rights of the accused to be protected According to legal experts, the order will make the functioning of the police more sensitive and legitimacy and help protect the fundamental rights of the accused.