The Punjab and Haryana High Court has set aside the conviction of three police officials—Baljinder Singh, Darbara Singh, and Daljit Singh—who were held responsible for a prisoner's escape in 2007. Justice Sanjay Vashisth ruled that it is unreasonable to expect police to prevent pre-planned escapes without adequate resources from the state administration. The incident occurred when the prisoner, facing an attempt-to-murder charge, managed to escape during a bathroom break. The court noted that the police officials were not provided with necessary tools, such as an official vehicle or weapons, to ensure secure custody. The trial court had previously acquitted the officials in 2014, citing a lack of evidence for intentional negligence, but this acquittal was overturned by the state in 2015, leading to their conviction. The High Court's ruling highlights significant systemic issues within the Punjab police regarding the management of undertrial prisoners and the responsibilities of the state in providing necessary resources.