Laws are made for the good of the common man to bring about a system in a process inorder to avoid chaos. However, when the laws themselves fail to see the light or reason/logic, they can become harmful as has been highlighted in the case above. Since I have heard only one side of the story, and assuming what has been said to be true, it truly speaks poorly of the Indian official (ACP) who could do such a thing. There is a great necessity now a days to understand the reason for a law and to act accordingly. At the same time, the difference between bending the law for a genuine cause (which causes no harm to society or others) and breaking the law (for personal benefits, causing distress to the society) should clearly be known.