Imagine going to a police station believing that you are doing your duty as a responsible citizen. You trust the police, sign a document because they ask you to, and return home without knowing that the same signature could lead to a criminal case against you.
This is what happened to Sheena Poojary, a rickshaw driver from Alur village in Kundapura Taluk. What began as an ordinary act of cooperation with the police turned into a painful legal battle that affected his peace of mind, his dignity and his family life.
After a long struggle, the Karnataka High Court came to his rescue. On August 6, 2026, the Court passed its final order removing his name from the list of accused in the case pending before the Kundapura Court.
The Human Rights Protection Foundation, Udupi, which supported him in this legal battle, has also assured him of assistance if he wishes to initiate defamation proceedings against the police officers responsible.
