IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA Cr.O.P.C.No. 2 of 2009. Decided on:February 24, 2010. Court on its own motion …..Petitioner VERSUS Krishan Kumar and Ors. …..Respondents. Coram The Hon’ble Mr.Justice Kurian Joseph, Chief Justice. The Hon’ble Mr.Justice R.B.Misra, Judge. For the petitioner: Court on its own motion For the Respondents: Mr.R.K. Bawa, Advocate General with Mr. J.K.Verma, Deputy Advocate General. Justice Kurian Joseph, C.J. (Oral). The action on this case was taken suo motu by this court on coming to know of disturbing situation of two accused being brought to the court with hand-cuffing. On issuance of notice, the Superintendent of Police, Solan has filed an affidavit that he has looked into the matter and has taken appropriate disciplinary action against the officer(s) concerned. The learned Deputy Advocate General submits that the respondents will see that there will be no such instance hereafter in the State and strict directions in this behalf will be issued to all the police officers concerned. In view of the above submission, we dispose of this writ petition by making it clear that in case any such instance is noticed by the court, appropriate action will be taken not only against the police officials, but also against their superior officers, including the Superintendents of Police concerned. With the above observations, the writ petition is disposed of. (Kurian Joseph), Chief Justice February 24, 2010. (R.B.Misra.), (K/soni) Judge