The Uttar Pradesh police have assured the Commission that it has directed its personnel to be sensitive while dealing with cases of human rights violation. This assurance came after the NHRC expressed its distress on the approach adopted by the disciplinary officer in awarding minor penalty of "censure" to the erring officials in the case of a 70 year old man who was picked up by the police in July 2001. According to a story reported in an English fortnightly Human Rights Observer, published from Delhi the victim had been taken to the police station, tortured and released only after he paid Rs.1500/-. The DGP, UP was directed to personally look into the matter to ensure that a penalty, which is commensurate with the gravity of misconduct committed by the erring officials, is awarded to them. He asked them to also issue instructions to all the disciplinary authorities in the State Police System to be alive to the issues of violation of human rights by the police and corruption in police force while awarding penalty for misconduct to the erring officials.
Accordingly, to a report was sent by the UP authorities stating that:
(a) The matter regarding changing/enhancing the punishment of 'censure' awarded to the guilty policemen has been referred to the State Administration for a decision.
(b) Cases under the Prevention of the Corruption Act have been registered against the delinquent policemen in court.
(c) Orders have already been issued to all SSPs/SPs of the State to show awareness and sensitivity while taking administrative action against policemen found guilty in human right violation and corruption cases.
The above report was accompanied by a letter of the DGP, UP dated 30th January 2006, addressed to all the SSPs and SPs of Uttar Pradesh.
The letter of the DGP inter alia stated: - "………….that in cases of human rights violation and corruption, awarding of punishments like 'censure' is not only a matter of routine but also reflects the lack of sensitivity and kindness of senior police officials towards the junior staff and that it is not acceptable. Disposing off cases of human rights violation and corruption in a casual and irresponsible manner, punishment would not act as a deterrent but would encourage the policemen to commit such acts. No civilized society can permit such things. All officers should be determined to spread awareness and culture of respecting human rights issues among policemen and also disciplinary officers should show zero tolerance in cases of human rights violation and corruption. It is true that such cases have led to the policemen lose their credibility and the confidence of the people and in order to regain the trust of the people, violations of human rights by policemen should be dealt with a firm hand."

Finding the response of the DGP, UP to the recommendations made by the Commission on 19th October 2005, to be in the right spirit, the Commission felt no further action by it is called for and the file has been closed.