Bangalore: 'Low' Day for 'Law' - Lawyers Beat up Litigant

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Bangalore, Mar 17: First, he was beaten black and blue by lawyers, and, even as he underwent treatment in hospital, a dalit atrocity case was filed against him.

The incident took place at the city civil and sessions court on Monday afternoon, when Jeevan Kumar (22) and his father Nanjappa of Kengeri satellite town were returning after a hearing in a case about their land.

Jeevan had parked his vehicle near the DC's office and tried to take it out of the parking lot. He noticed three advocates chatting nearby, obstructing his way. Jeevan asked them to give way, but they just stared at him and continued talking. When Jeevan requested them again, the advocates ignored him. This triggered a verbal altercation, and one advocate hit Jeevan on the head, though he was wearing a helmet.

Soon, other advocates joined the melee and beat up Jeevan. Nanjappa, who tried to intervene, was also beaten up. From the DC's office, the advocates took him to the police outpost in front of the court complex.

Throughout, they beat and kicked Jeevan, who was rolling on the ground. They continued their abuse inside the police outpost, as the ASI and constables present watched mutely.

The cops sent out a wireless message and the situation came under control only after additional forces reached the spot.

By this time, Jeevan was exhausted and lying on the ground, with injuries on his face, head and legs. About Rs 5,000, a gold bracelet and chain were missing. He was rushed to Victoria Hospital.

Around 5 pm, the police brought Jeevan back to Halsoorgate police station. To his surprise, three advocates -- Kaliah, Venkatesh and Srinivas -- had filed a dalit atrocity case against him, saying he had called Kaliah by caste and insulted him, as Kaliah belonged to the SC community.

Jeevan too lodged a complaint about the assault and loss of money and gold articles. Halasoorgate ACP Gachinakatti said he was looking into both cases.