New Delhi, Sept. 23 -- The Delhi High Court (HC) strongly criticized the conduct of a police officer who allegedly abused and threatened lawyers inside the court premises, observing that he is "supposed to be a protector of law and not a predator."

Justice Arun Monga was hearing Rameshwar v. State Govt. of NCT of Delhi when the incident was brought to his notice.

According to the court, Sub-Inspector (SI) Narinder of PS Okhla Industrial Area not only misbehaved with the counsel for the appellant and the complainant but also intimidated a senior counsel assisting the court when he attempted to intervene.

"Such misconduct on the part of SI Narinder cannot be countenanced under any circumstances. He cannot turn his khaki to the level of s...