NEW DELHI, March 1 -- A Delhi court on Saturday rejected an anticipatory bail application filed by an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, Shankar Choudhary, in connection with a criminal case registered against him on charges of unauthorised raids during a 2023 narcotics operation in the city and illegal detention of the suspects.

Dismissing Choudhary's application, special judge (NDPS) Manu Goel Kharb of Dwarka Courts said this was a classic example of a clear abuse of authority and misuse of power by an IPS officer, who was well-versed in the process of law and an insider to the law enforcement machinery.

"It is expected of a person of the rank of IPS to maintain integrity and honesty in public service, high ethical standards and dis...