Bombay High Court Frowns Upon Cop Sending Facebook Friend Request To Complainant Woman, Orders Enquiry Against Him

The Bombay High Court dealt with a case where a woman complained about a police officer sending her a Facebook friend request. The court considered the officer's actions inappropriate and an invasion of privacy. The complainant had expressed concerns about the officer’s intentions, highlighting that such actions by a public servant could lead to a breach of trust and harassment. The High Court stressed the importance of maintaining professional boundaries and the ethical responsibilities of police officers, as public servants are expected to uphold the law and not engage in actions that could undermine public confidence in their integrity.