The core takeaway from the blog post is that administrative apathy and police inaction are undermining the rule of law in Mirzapur.
The post highlights a specific, alarming failure of the legal system: despite a direct order from the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate issued in July 2024, the Chilh Police Station has failed to investigate a criminal matter for over ten months.
Key Pillars of the Issue:
- Defiance of Judicial Authority: The primary concern is that a Station House Officer (SHO) has ignored a mandate under Section 155(2) CrPC, which the complainant describes as a “mockery” of the court.
- Systemic Failure of Oversight: The situation points to a lack of “Supervisory Jurisdiction” by the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), suggesting that internal monitoring of court compliance is non-existent or broken.
- The Threat of “Complete Anarchy”: The post warns that when the police—the very agency meant to enforce the law—become law-breakers through dereliction of duty, it erodes public trust and invites judicial chaos.
- Urgent Need for Accountability: The grievance serves as a formal demand for the Chief Minister’s Secretariat to intervene, ensure immediate compliance, and penalize the officers responsible for this nearly year-long delay.
Essentially, the post serves as a call to action for senior officials to bridge the gap between judicial orders and police execution to prevent the state’s legal machinery from being permanently derailed.
The Erosion of Judicial Authority: Police Inaction and the Struggle for Justice in Mirzapur
The cornerstone of a functioning democracy is the rule of law. When a court of law issues a directive, it is not a suggestion; it is a mandate that sustains the fabric of civil society. However, a recent grievance (Registration Number: GOVUP/E/2025/0047080) filed by Indradev Yadav highlights a disturbing trend of administrative apathy in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh. The case involves a ten-month delay by the police in complying with a direct judicial order, raising urgent questions about accountability and the potential for “complete anarchy” within local law enforcement.
The Core of the Dispute: A Court Order Ignored
The grievance centers on a specific legal proceeding: Khattan Prasad vs. Umesh Kumar. On July 16, 2024, the Court of the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (Court No. 2), Mirzapur, issued a clear and concise order under Section 155(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC).
The court directed the Inspector in Charge of the Chilh Police Station to investigate NCR No. 15/2024 and submit a formal report. Under Section 155(2) CrPC, a police officer cannot investigate a non-cognizable case without the order of a Magistrate. Once that order is granted, the officer is empowered—and obligated—to treat the investigation with the same seriousness as a cognizable offense.
As of May 7, 2025, nearly ten months have elapsed without compliance. This delay is not merely a bureaucratic hiccup; it is a direct defiance of judicial oversight.
Ten Months of Silence: A “Mockery” of the System
The complainant, Indradev Yadav, rightly describes this situation as a “mockery of the court order.” In the legal timeline of a criminal investigation, ten months is an eternity. Evidence fades, witnesses move, and the sense of security for the victim evaporates.
When a Station House Officer (SHO) fails to act on a Magistrate’s order, it creates a vacuum of power. The grievance argues that this reflects dereliction of duty and a total lack of supervisory jurisdiction by the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in Mirzapur. If the primary agency responsible for enforcing the law is the one breaking it through inaction, the system is fundamentally derailed.
Legal Implications: Contempt and Accountability
In India, the sanctity of court orders is protected by the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971. Non-compliance by a public official generally falls into two categories:
- Civil Contempt: Wilful disobedience to any judgment, decree, direction, or order of a court.
- Criminal Contempt: Acts that lower the authority of the court or interfere with the due course of any judicial proceeding.
By failing to investigate the NCR as ordered, the Chilh Police Station staff are arguably in civil contempt. However, the grievance goes further, suggesting that such prolonged neglect borders on criminal contempt because it “scandalizes” the authority of the Magistrate.
Whether it reflects a healthy system, if the court will initiate the contempt proceedings against the concerned officer, then concerned officer will initiate the process… It reflects the complete anarchy in the working of the police.”
This observation hits a painful truth: Why must a citizen threaten a second legal battle (contempt) just to get the first court order enforced?
The Role of Senior Leadership: SSP Mirzapur’s Responsibility
The grievance is currently forwarded to Shri Arvind Mohan (Joint Secretary) at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat. However, the operational failure lies at the district level.
The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) holds the “Supervisory Jurisdiction.” It is the duty of the SSP to ensure that subordinates are not only maintaining law and order on the streets but are also maintaining the integrity of judicial processes. The “monitoring head” at the district level is expected to have mechanisms to flag outstanding court orders. The fact that an investigation ordered in July 2024 is still pending in May 2025 suggests a collapse of these internal monitoring systems.
The Paradox of Law Enforcement
There is a striking irony in this case. The police department’s stated mission is to uphold the law and protect the rights of citizens. Yet, in this instance, the police appear to be the primary obstacle to the law.
- On one side: The police are expected to arrest those who defy the law.
- On the other side: The police themselves are defying the highest local judicial authority.
This “derailed law and order condition” sends a dangerous message to the public: that police officers are above the courts. If the SHO of Chilh Police Station can ignore a Magistrate for ten months without consequence, what hope does the average citizen have for justice?
Conclusion and the Path Forward
The grievance GOVUP/E/2025/0047080 is more than just a complaint about a single investigation; it is a plea for the restoration of administrative discipline.
The applicant’s request is simple: The SSP of Mirzapur must immediately direct the SHO of Chilh Police Station to comply with the court order dated July 16, 2024. Justice delayed is justice denied, and in this case, the delay has already been excessive.
For a healthy democracy, the “complete anarchy” described in the complaint must be replaced by transparency and accountability. The Chief Minister’s Secretariat and the DGP of Uttar Pradesh should view this as a litmus test for the state’s commitment to the rule of law.
What needs to happen next?
- Immediate initiation of the investigation into NCR No. 15/2024.
- An internal inquiry into why the SHO of Chilh Police Station sat on a judicial order for nearly a year.
- A formal report submitted to the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Mirzapur, explaining the delay.
To ensure your grievance is effectively followed up, I have compiled the contact details and web links for the relevant authorities. These are the specific points of contact where you can send reminders or legal notices regarding the non-compliance of the court order.
1. Primary Contact (Chief Minister’s Secretariat)
Your grievance is currently with Shri Arvind Mohan, who serves as the Joint Secretary and Web Information Manager for the Jansunwai portal.1
- Name/Designation: Shri Arvind Mohan, Joint Secretary2
- Office Address: Room No. 321, U.P. Secretariat, Lok Bhawan, Lucknow – 2260013
- Contact Number: 0522-2226350 / 0522-22263544
- Email Address: arvind.12574@gov.in (Personal) or jansunwai-up@gov.in (Portal Technical Support)5
2. District Police Authorities (Mirzapur)
Since the grievance involves the non-compliance by the Chilh Police Station, the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) is the supervising officer responsible for enforcement.
| Authority | Name/Rank | Mobile/CUG Number | Email Address |
| DIG / SSP Mirzapur | Shri Somen Barma | 9454400299 | spmzr-up@nic.in |
| Addl. SP (City) | Shri Nitesh Singh | 9454401104 | asp-city.mi@up.gov.in |
| Circle Officer (Sadar) | Shri Munendrapal Singh | 9454401591 | co-sadar.mi@up.gov.in |
| SHO Police Station Chilh | Inspector In-charge | 9454404004 | — |
3. Online Portal & Web Links
You can use these links to track your status or file a formal reminder if the current grievance crosses the time limit.6
- Official Tracking Link:UP Jansunwai – Track Grievance
- You will need your Registration Number (GOVUP/E/2025/0047080) and your registered mobile number.
- Send a Reminder: Jansunwai Reminder Portal
- Mobile Application:
4. Summary of Grievance Details
Keep this information ready for any further communication:
- Registration Number: GOVUP/E/2025/0047080
- Application Date: 07/05/2025
- Court Order Reference: Case Khattan Prasad vs Umesh Kumar, Section 155(2) CrPC, dated 16.07.2024.
Note: If you do not receive a satisfactory response within 30 days, you can use the “Send Reminder” feature on the portal.7 This escalates the matter to the next higher authority in the hierarchy.
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