Entire Police Station Including Interrogation Rooms Need To Be Under CCTV Coverage As Per SC's Order: High Court To Punjab, Haryana DGPs
3 years, 2 months ago

Entire Police Station Including Interrogation Rooms Need To Be Under CCTV Coverage As Per SC's Order: High Court To Punjab, Haryana DGPs

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The Punjab and Haryana High Court has made it clear that as per the directions of the Supreme Court, no part of the police stations should be left uncovered by CCTV surveillance and this CCTV Coverage would necessarily include the interrogation rooms. The Bench of Justice Amol Rattan Singh observed thus as it sought the response of DGP, Haryana, the DGP, Punjab, as also the DGP, U.T., Chandigarh regarding the compliance of the Supreme Court's order in Paramvir Singh Saini v. Baljit Singh and others 1 SCC 184 Here it may be noted that in Paramvir Singh Sain's case, the Supreme Court had observed that the State and Union Territory Governments should ensure that CCTV cameras are installed in each and every Police Station functioning under them. Court's observations Responding to the contention of DGP Haryana that no such law exists to bring interrogation rooms under the CCTV Coverage, the Court, referring to the SC's order, observed thus: "As per Article 142 of the Constitution of India, the Supreme Court, in the exercise of its jurisdiction, may pass such decree or order as is necessary for doing complete justice in any cause or matter pending before it, and any order or decree so passed would be enforceable throughout the territory of India. In this regard, the Court said that as per the SC's directions, interrogation rooms are to be covered under CCTV surveillance, and therefore the DGP, Haryana, the DGP, Punjab, as also the DGP, U.T., Chandigarh, have been directed to file affidavits as to whether the aforesaid directions of the Supreme Court have been complied with or not.

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Install CCTV Cameras In All Police Stations By March 31, Strictly Follow SOP On Dealing With Members Of Armed Forces: Orissa HC Tells Police
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Install CCTV Cameras In All Police Stations By March 31, Strictly Follow SOP On Dealing With Members Of Armed Forces: Orissa HC Tells Police

Live Law  

The Orissa High Court, while dealing with a suo moto PIL, has recently ordered the Government and the police authorities to install CCTV cameras in all police stations as well as police outposts across the State by the end of March, 2025. After perusing the status report submitted by a senior police officer, the Division Bench of Chief Justice Chakradhari …

Jail security infra: HC summons MD of Punjab Police Housing Corporation
3 months ago

Jail security infra: HC summons MD of Punjab Police Housing Corporation

Hindustan Times  

The high court has summoned managing director, Punjab Police Housing Corporation, on December 18 in connection with a case of installation of security systems in state jails. ADGP Arun Pal Singh had submitted that several measures have been taken to augment the jail security in terms of the directions of the high court. The order was passed by high court …

Supreme Court Stays HC Direction To Punjab & Haryana On VVIP/VIP Security Cover
3 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court Stays HC Direction To Punjab & Haryana On VVIP/VIP Security Cover

Live Law  

The Supreme Court recently stayed the direction issued by the Punjab and Haryana High Court to revoke the security cover given to IAS officers in Haryana dealing with civil administration responsibilities or quasi-judicial work. The Court also stayed the High Court's direction which sought details of the Police security provided to VIPs and VVIPs in Punjab and Haryana. In the …

Punjab & Haryana High Court Makes WhatsApp Video Call To Police Station To Ascertain Whether Accused Joined Cheating Probe
3 months, 1 week ago

Punjab & Haryana High Court Makes WhatsApp Video Call To Police Station To Ascertain Whether Accused Joined Cheating Probe

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While deciding a plea for extension of time to join probe, the Punjab and Haryana High Court made a video call on WhatsApp to the concerned Station House Officer, to ascertain whether the accused persons who were granted anticipatory bail, had joined investigation in a cheating case.The development came during the proceeding when the State counsel submitted that the accused …

CCTV Cameras Made Operational In 423 Police Stations, 153 Police Posts All Mandatory Parts Under Surveillance: Punjab DGP To High Court
3 months, 3 weeks ago

CCTV Cameras Made Operational In 423 Police Stations, 153 Police Posts All Mandatory Parts Under Surveillance: Punjab DGP To High Court

Live Law  

The Punjab Director General of Police has submitted before the Punjab & Haryana High Court that CCTV Cameras have been made operational in 423 Police Stations, 31 CIA Staff premises and 153 Police Posts.The development came after the single bench of Justice N.S. The Punjab Director General of Police has submitted before the Punjab & Haryana High Court that CCTV …

Barring 13, every police station has CCTVs: ADGP
5 months, 1 week ago

Barring 13, every police station has CCTVs: ADGP

New Indian Express  

CUTTACK: The government has submitted in the Orissa High Court that all the police stations in the state, barring 13, have now been equipped with functional CCTVs. Expressing satisfaction over the progress made in the matter, the court on Tuesday fixed November 12 for further monitoring of the functioning of CCTVs in police stations. The division bench of Chief Justice …

DGP seeks report on police stations with no CCTV cameras across Odisha
6 months ago

DGP seeks report on police stations with no CCTV cameras across Odisha

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: Amid outrage over assault of an army officer and his fiancée at Bharatpur police station which it turned out does not even have CCTV cameras, DGP YB Khurania has sought a report on police stations in the state where there are no cameras or those where the devices are lying defunct. Police sources said Khurania will soon inspect the …

P&H High Court Directs Preservation Of CCTV Footage Of Police Station Where Army Soldier Was Allegedly Stripped Naked, Assaulted Following Matrimonial Dispute
1 year, 1 month ago

P&H High Court Directs Preservation Of CCTV Footage Of Police Station Where Army Soldier Was Allegedly Stripped Naked, Assaulted Following Matrimonial Dispute

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has directed the preservation of the CCTV footage installed in a police station wherein an Indian army soldier was allegedly stripped naked and assaulted by the police officers in Chandigarh, following a matrimonial dispute.While issuing notice to the UT Chandigarh, DGP, and other authorities, Justice Karamjit Singh said, "In the meantime, CCTV footage. The …

Suspecting Non-Compliance Of Supreme Court's Order On CCTV Cameras In Police Stations, High Seeks Punjab DGP's Affidavit
1 year, 1 month ago

Suspecting Non-Compliance Of Supreme Court's Order On CCTV Cameras In Police Stations, High Seeks Punjab DGP's Affidavit

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has directed the Punjab DGP to file his personal affidavit with regard to installation of CCTV cameras in police stations, in compliance with Supreme Court's order in Paramvir Singh Saini v. Baljit Singh.The Apex Court in Paramveer Singh Saini had directed that CCTV cameras must be installed with a storage period of 18 months.Stating …

CCTV Captures Assault On Jail Inmate | Punjab & Haryana High Court Summons ADGP For Denying Incident By Filing 'False Affidavit'
1 year, 3 months ago

CCTV Captures Assault On Jail Inmate | Punjab & Haryana High Court Summons ADGP For Denying Incident By Filing 'False Affidavit'

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has summoned the Additional Director General of Police, Prisons, Punjab as well as the Deputy Inspector General of Prisons for filing a "prima facie" false affidavit before the Court, wherein it stated that an inmate "was neither beaten nor he suffered any injury. The Punjab & Haryana High Court has summoned the Additional Director …

'Purdahnashin' Muslim Woman Alleges Illegal Detention Inside Police Station, Delhi High Court Orders Preservation Of CCTV Footage
1 year, 3 months ago

'Purdahnashin' Muslim Woman Alleges Illegal Detention Inside Police Station, Delhi High Court Orders Preservation Of CCTV Footage

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has ordered preservation of CCTV footage of cameras inside and around a police station in the city while dealing with a plea moved by a purdahnashin Muslim woman alleging that she was forcibly taken by the cops from her residence without her veil and was illegal detained in the police station. Justice Saurabh Banerjee also directed …

Court Record Tampering: Gujarat High Court Surprised Over Lack Of CCTV Cameras In Registry
1 year, 4 months ago

Court Record Tampering: Gujarat High Court Surprised Over Lack Of CCTV Cameras In Registry

Live Law  

The Gujarat High Court has expressed astonishment over the absence of a comprehensive CCTV camera system in its Registry department, raising concerns over security and transparency. Although some parts of the department have CCTV cameras installed, the Court noted the absence of a full-fledged system.In response to this revelation, the Court has directed the Registry to take appropriate. Although some …

Punjab & Haryana High Court Dismisses Plea To Preserve Police Officer's Call Records, Says Can't Breach His Privacy For Creating Evidence
1 year, 4 months ago

Punjab & Haryana High Court Dismisses Plea To Preserve Police Officer's Call Records, Says Can't Breach His Privacy For Creating Evidence

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court recently dismissed a plea to preserve the call records of a police officer who arrested the petitioner in the NDPS Act observing that for the possibility of creating evidence in favour of the accused, it cannot go to the extent of breaching privacy of a police officer.Justice Rajbir Sehrawat added that just to give …

Gurugram: CCTV cams installed at all police stations, posts
1 year, 5 months ago

Gurugram: CCTV cams installed at all police stations, posts

Hindustan Times  

The pilot project of installing CCTV cameras at all police stations, posts and crime probe units in Gurugram has been completed, police said on Saturday, adding that the cameras will be linked to the control room next week. In February last year the Punjab and Haryana high court had directed Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh to install CCTV cameras with adequate …

“Not Inclined To Take A Stricter Action At This Stage” Supreme Court Grants Last Chance To Centre & States To Install CCTV Cameras In Police Stations Within 3 Months
1 year, 10 months ago

“Not Inclined To Take A Stricter Action At This Stage” Supreme Court Grants Last Chance To Centre & States To Install CCTV Cameras In Police Stations Within 3 Months

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on April 18 granted three months’ time, "by way of last chance", to the Union of India and all the state governments/union territories to comply with its December, 2020 order to install CCTV cameras in all police stations and offices of investigative agencies, such as the CBI, the ED and the NIA, that conduct investigations and have …

Supreme Court Stays HC Order To Punjab Police To Probe Alleged Illegalities In Chandigarh Police's Arrest Of Dentist
2 years ago

Supreme Court Stays HC Order To Punjab Police To Probe Alleged Illegalities In Chandigarh Police's Arrest Of Dentist

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice on a plea by the union territory of Chandigarh against Punjab and Haryana High Court’s direction to the Punjab police to probe allegations against Chandigarh police of illegalities in the arrest of a city dentist last year. A division bench of Justices AS Bopanna and Hima Kohli also stayed the state high court's …

Necessary To Prevent Repetition Of Outside Police Entering Delhi For Operations Without Informing Local Police, Says High Court
2 years ago

Necessary To Prevent Repetition Of Outside Police Entering Delhi For Operations Without Informing Local Police, Says High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Thursday said that it is necessary to obviate repetition of cases where the police from other states conduct operations in the national capital without information or intimation to the Delhi Police. As the counsel appearing for Delhi Police referred to various orders passed by court regarding it in the past, Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani said:“Evidently, …

Install CCTVs in Police Stations, Probe Agencies' Offices Within a Month: SC Tells Centre, States
2 years ago

Install CCTVs in Police Stations, Probe Agencies' Offices Within a Month: SC Tells Centre, States

News 18  

The Supreme Court has directed the Centre and state governments to comply within a month with its directions on mandatory installation of CCTV cameras in police stations and offices of investigation agencies. The top had in 2020 directed installation of CCTV cameras and recording equipment at the offices of investigating agencies, including the Central Bureau of Investigation, the Enforcement Directorate …

In Camera Proceedings Can Be Allowed Under Section 151 CPC In Appropriate Cases: Delhi High Court
2 years, 1 month ago

In Camera Proceedings Can Be Allowed Under Section 151 CPC In Appropriate Cases: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has observed that in-camera proceedings can be allowed to be held in appropriate cases under section 151 of Code of Civil Procedure, 1908. Justice Chandra Dhari Singh observed that merely because there is no express provision in CPC regarding in-camera proceedings does not mean that such proceedings cannot be allowed by court.“Proceedings in-camera mean the. Justice …

Can't Snoop On Neighbours In Guise Of Installing CCTV Cameras For Security: Kerala High Court
2 years, 2 months ago

Can't Snoop On Neighbours In Guise Of Installing CCTV Cameras For Security: Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday made a prima facie view that no one should be permitted to snoop into the affairs of their neighbours, in the guise of installing CCTV cameras for security.Justice V.G. Arun thus directed the State Police Chief to come out with appropriate guidelines regarding the manner in which CCTV cameras are to be installed, in …

Plea Alleges Cops Took Away CCTV DVR To Destroy Evidence Of 'Illegal Action' Against Mosque Muezzin, High Court Asks Delhi Police To File Reply
2 years, 3 months ago

Plea Alleges Cops Took Away CCTV DVR To Destroy Evidence Of 'Illegal Action' Against Mosque Muezzin, High Court Asks Delhi Police To File Reply

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has asked the police to respond to a petition seeking a fair and impartial probe into the alleged forced entry of cops and removal of a CCTV camera DVR from a private residence in Northeast Delhi. Yunus Khan, earlier submitted before the court that on August 07, the beat in-charge of old village Garhi in Mendu …

High Court Seeks Delhi Police's Response On Functional Status Of CCTV Cameras Installed In Police Stations
2 years, 6 months ago

High Court Seeks Delhi Police's Response On Functional Status Of CCTV Cameras Installed In Police Stations

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has sought response of the city police on the functional status of 1941 CCTV cameras already installed in 197 police stations. Justice Yashwant Varma also asked the Delhi Police to provide a break-up of the number of cameras that already stand installed in each police station. The Court was dealing with a plea seeking direction to …

CCTVs Installed In Police Stations Do Not Have Audio Recording Facility: Delhi Police Informs High Court
2 years, 7 months ago

CCTVs Installed In Police Stations Do Not Have Audio Recording Facility: Delhi Police Informs High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi Police has informed the Delhi High Court that the CCTV system already installed in Police Stations and Police Posts does not have audio recording facility.The Court has further been informed that in compliance of the directions issued by the Apex Court, the Delhi Police had already installed 2127 CCTV Cameras, having night vision capability with video footage storage …

High Court Seeks Response Of Delhi Govt & Police On Installation Of Audio Footage Of CCTV Cameras In Police Station As Per Apex Court Directions
2 years, 9 months ago

High Court Seeks Response Of Delhi Govt & Police On Installation Of Audio Footage Of CCTV Cameras In Police Station As Per Apex Court Directions

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has sought response of the Delhi Government as well as the city police on installation of audio footage of CCTV cameras in a police station as per directions of the Supreme Court in Paramvir Singh Saini v. Baljit Singh & Others.Justice Anu Malhotra sought the status report from the State while posting the matter for further …

Police Atrocities| Gujarat High Court Urges State To Install CCTV Cameras, Follow DK Basu Guidelines
2 years, 10 months ago

Police Atrocities| Gujarat High Court Urges State To Install CCTV Cameras, Follow DK Basu Guidelines

Live Law  

The Gujarat High Court recently recommended that the State government take initiatives to implement the guidelines issued by the Apex Court in the DK Basu v. State of West Bengal and to install CCTV cameras with night vision and maintain their records for 6 months to deal with police atrocities in the region.A Bench comprising Justice Sonia Gokani and Justice …

'Footage Must Be Stored Atleast For A Year': Madras High Court Directs DGP To Ensure Proper Functioning Of CCTV Cameras In Police Stations
2 years, 11 months ago

'Footage Must Be Stored Atleast For A Year': Madras High Court Directs DGP To Ensure Proper Functioning Of CCTV Cameras In Police Stations

Live Law  

The Madras High Court has observed that inspite of repeated orders passed by the Supreme Court and the High Courts, the Police Department is not equipped with CCTV cameras for storage of footage, which must be at least for a period of one year. However, the court also took note of the fact that a number of writ petitions are …

[CCTVs In Police Stations] Punjab, Haryana Submit Timeline In High Court To Implement Supreme Court's Order
3 years, 1 month ago

[CCTVs In Police Stations] Punjab, Haryana Submit Timeline In High Court To Implement Supreme Court's Order

Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana States have submitted a timeline in the Punjab and Haryana High Court to implement the order of the Supreme Court in Paramvir Singh Saini v. Baljit Singh and others, wherein, the State and Union Territory Governments were directed by the Apex Court CCTVto ensure that CCTV cameras are installed in each and every Police Station functioning …

Ludhiana Court Blast: High Court Seeks Details Of Security Arrangments In District Courts Across Punjab, Haryana & Chandigarh
3 years, 2 months ago

Ludhiana Court Blast: High Court Seeks Details Of Security Arrangments In District Courts Across Punjab, Haryana & Chandigarh

Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has sought details of Court Complex Security Measures in place across the States of Punjab, Haryana and UT Chandigarh.In this regard, the Registrar General of the High Court, Sanjiv Berry has written a letter to all the district and sessions Judges in Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh on the following four counts. The Punjab and …

Police Brutality In Stations Will Stop If CCTV Cameras Are Installed: Kerala High Court While Hearing Case Where Man was Cuffed To Handrails
3 years, 2 months ago

Police Brutality In Stations Will Stop If CCTV Cameras Are Installed: Kerala High Court While Hearing Case Where Man was Cuffed To Handrails

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday observed that brutality in police stations will come to a close once functional CCTV cameras are installed in its premises, particularly inside the cells.Justice Devan Ramachandran was adjudicating upon an incident where a Dalit man was handcuffed to the handrail of the Police Station merely for asking for the receipt of a complaint he …

Why Shouldn't Interrogation Of Accused In Appropriate Cases Be Videographed?: P&H High Court Asks Punjab, Haryana DGPs
3 years, 3 months ago

Why Shouldn't Interrogation Of Accused In Appropriate Cases Be Videographed?: P&H High Court Asks Punjab, Haryana DGPs

Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently asked the Director-General of Police of Punjab and Haryana State as to why the court should, not in appropriate cases, direct that interrogation of the accused be conducted under videography so as to eradicate the chances of the accused being tortured by the police.The Bench of Justice Amol Rattan Singh raised this query …

"Witnesses In Ankit Gujjar Death Case Kept Under CCTV Surveillance, Jail Staff Briefed For Keeping Safety & Security": Delhi High Court Told
3 years, 5 months ago

"Witnesses In Ankit Gujjar Death Case Kept Under CCTV Surveillance, Jail Staff Briefed For Keeping Safety & Security": Delhi High Court Told

Live Law  

The Director-General of Prisons, Tihar has informed the Delhi High Court that three witnesses in Ankit Gujjar death case are being kept under CCTV surveillance with the footage being monitored 24x7 by the jail authorities. "The jail staff on duty has been briefed for keeping adequate safety and security of these prisoners and also to ensure keeping a close watch …

Required To Connect CCTV Cameras Installed In Hospitals To Nearest Police Stations: Gauhati High Court
3 years, 7 months ago

Required To Connect CCTV Cameras Installed In Hospitals To Nearest Police Stations: Gauhati High Court

Live Law  

Dealing with a Public Interest Litigation petition seeking protection of doctors in the present pandemic, the Gauhati High Court on Friday said that mere installation of CCTV cameras in the hospitals is not enough and that the CCTV cameras are required to be connected to the nearest Police Station.Observing thus, the Bench of Chief Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and Justice Manash …

Beating Up Dalit Rape Surviver At Police Station: Madhya Pradesh High Court Orders CBI Probe And Departmental Enquiry Against Police Officers
3 years, 8 months ago

Beating Up Dalit Rape Surviver At Police Station: Madhya Pradesh High Court Orders CBI Probe And Departmental Enquiry Against Police Officers

Live Law  

In a recent plea alleging the beating up of a rape surviver from Dalit Community in the police station, the Madhya Pradesh High Court directed to initiate departmental enquiry against police officers. Alleged beating up of the prosecutrix in the police station: Based on the facts of the case, the Court concluded that prima facie the S.H.OPolice Station Morar, Ajay …

Prison Excesses: Where Exactly The CC TV Cameras Installed? Why The Life Of CC TV Footages Confines To Four Days Only? SC Seeks Affidavit From Tihar Jail Authorities, Ministry
3 years, 11 months ago

Prison Excesses: Where Exactly The CC TV Cameras Installed? Why The Life Of CC TV Footages Confines To Four Days Only? SC Seeks Affidavit From Tihar Jail Authorities, Ministry

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has directed the Jail Superintendent, Tihar Jail to file an affidavit disclosing where exactly the CCTV cameras have been installed and whether the Control Room and the boundary wall of the jail are covered by CCTV cameras or not. Noting that no CCTV footage is stated to be available, the bench iterated that in keeping with the …

CCTV Installation In Police Stations A Matter Of Utmost Importance : SC Issues Strict Directions To States To Comply With Orders
4 years ago

CCTV Installation In Police Stations A Matter Of Utmost Importance : SC Issues Strict Directions To States To Comply With Orders

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has issued strict directions to States and Union Territories to implement its December 2020 directions to install CCTVs in all police stations in a time-bound manner. "We reiterate that these are the matters of utmost importance concerning the citizens of this country under Article 21of the Constitution of India", observed a bench comprising Justices RF. "We reiterate …

Production Of Police Station CCTV Footage Can't Be Ordered At The Drop Of A Hat Compromising Secrecy Of Other Investigations: Calcutta High Court
4 years, 1 month ago

Production Of Police Station CCTV Footage Can't Be Ordered At The Drop Of A Hat Compromising Secrecy Of Other Investigations: Calcutta High Court

Live Law  

Noting that when there are specific allegations and prima facie material regarding custodial torture, then CCTV footage of police stations are undoubtedly necessary, the Calcutta High Court last week, however, observed, " cannot be directed at the drop of a hat, thereby compromising the secrecy of other investigations going on in the concerned police station." Thus, the petitioner sought production …

CCTV cameras in police stations: An eye in the sky for cops
4 years, 2 months ago

CCTV cameras in police stations: An eye in the sky for cops

The Hindu  

To put in place an effective mechanism to deter violation of civil rights, torture and deaths in custody in police stations, the Supreme Court has issued an exhaustive set of guidelines to the Union Home Ministry and all States and Union Territories on the need to install high-resolution closed circuit television cameras and video recording equipment, which, it said, must …

Book Investigating Officers Who Fail To Secure CCTV Footage In Criminal Cases: Punjab and Haryana High Court Directs Haryana DGP
4 years, 3 months ago

Book Investigating Officers Who Fail To Secure CCTV Footage In Criminal Cases: Punjab and Haryana High Court Directs Haryana DGP

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court last week directed the DGP, Haryana State to ensure that in every case where any CCTV footage is claimed to be available, copies of the same are obtained from the source along with requisite certificate under Section 65B of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. Case before the Court The direction was issued by the …

SC directs all police stations & investigation agency to install CCTV cameras
4 years, 3 months ago

SC directs all police stations & investigation agency to install CCTV cameras

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday passed a landmark order directing all police stations and investigation agencies across the country to install CCTV camera with night visions and audio recordings in order to ensure police accountability at the police/investigation stations. The apex court bench headed by Justice Rohitna Fali Nariman directed the States and Union Territories governments have been directed to …

Ensure CCTV Cameras Are Installed In Each And Every Police Stations: Supreme Court Directs States/UTs
4 years, 3 months ago

Ensure CCTV Cameras Are Installed In Each And Every Police Stations: Supreme Court Directs States/UTs

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has observed that the State and Union Territory Governments should ensure that CCTV cameras are installed in each and every Police Station functioning under them.Justice RF Nariman led bench observed that these directives shall be implemented both in letter and in spirit as soon as possible. The Supreme Court has observed that the State and Union Territory …

Supreme Court Reserves Order In Plea To Install CCTVs In All Police Stations Across Country
4 years, 3 months ago

Supreme Court Reserves Order In Plea To Install CCTVs In All Police Stations Across Country

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved orders in a matter pertaining to the installation of CCTVs in police stations across the country. A Bench comprising of Justices Rohinton F. Nariman, KM Joseph and Aniruddha Bose also directed Senior Advocate Siddhartha Dave, Amicus Curiae, to submit a comprehensive note by Friday on the questions regarding preservation of CCTV footage for more …

Whether Surveillance Registers Carrying Names Of 'Bad Characters' Are Being Continuously Reviewed: P&H High Court Asks DGPs
4 years, 4 months ago

Whether Surveillance Registers Carrying Names Of 'Bad Characters' Are Being Continuously Reviewed: P&H High Court Asks DGPs

Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Monday asked the Directors-General of Police of Punjab, Haryana and UT Chandigarh to specify as to whether the surveillance registers are being continuously reviewed. His counsel drew the Court's attention to the list of bad characters listed in the surveillance register maintained in the police station, as is shown to have been displayed …

SC Seeks Response From States, UTs On Status Of Installation Of CC TV Cameras And Oversight Committees[Read Order]
4 years, 6 months ago

SC Seeks Response From States, UTs On Status Of Installation Of CC TV Cameras And Oversight Committees[Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has directed Chief Secretary of each State and Union Territory to inform it about the exact position as to CCTV cameras in Police Stations as well as the constitution of Oversight Committees.The bench impleaded all the States and Union Territories in the SLP moved by one Paramvir Singh Saini, which larger questions, viz., audio-video recordings of statements …

CCTVs in All Police Stations: SC Wants Compliance Report from Centre, Seeks AG's Assistance
4 years, 7 months ago

CCTVs in All Police Stations: SC Wants Compliance Report from Centre, Seeks AG's Assistance

News 18  

The Supreme Court has sought the assistance of Attorney General KK Venugopal in apprising it of the progress made in installation of CCTV cameras across all police stations in the country and audio-video recording of statements made before the police officers. It noted that the 2018 judgment favoured bringing all police stations under the surveillance of the CCTV cameras to …

Audio Video Recording Of Examination of Witnesses By Police U/S 161CrPC And Installation Of CCTV Cameras In Police Stations: SC Issues Notice To Home Ministry [Read Order]
4 years, 8 months ago

Audio Video Recording Of Examination of Witnesses By Police U/S 161CrPC And Installation Of CCTV Cameras In Police Stations: SC Issues Notice To Home Ministry [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice on a petition seeking implementation of audio-video recording of witness statements recorded by a Police officer under Section 161 CrPC. The court was hearing a SLP moved by one Paramvir Singh Saini, inter alia, raising larger questions, viz., audio-video recordings of statements and the installation of CCTV cameras in police stations generally. The …

Install CCTV Cameras And Street Lights To Curb Instances Of Child Lifting: Delhi HC Directs Delhi Police
5 years, 7 months ago

Install CCTV Cameras And Street Lights To Curb Instances Of Child Lifting: Delhi HC Directs Delhi Police

Live Law  

Delhi High Court has directed the Commissioner of Delhi Police to install CCTV cameras at Aman Vihar Police Station in Delhi. In the present suo motu petition, an affidavit was filed by the Commissioner of Delhi Police highlighting the facts regarding missing adults as children in the Aman Vihar area of Delhi. Advocate Rahul Mehra, Standing Counsel for GNCTD had …

Punjab And Haryana HC Directs Police To Record 161 Statement Of Witnesses By Audio Video Means
5 years, 9 months ago

Punjab And Haryana HC Directs Police To Record 161 Statement Of Witnesses By Audio Video Means

Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed all the investigating officers in the State of Punjab to record the statement under Section 161 Cr.P.C. • The State of Punjab is also directed that all the witnesses should be paid reasonable amount as travelling allowance on the date of recording of their statement and if the statement spills over to …

Have CCTV Cameras Been Installed In Police Stations? Allahabad HC Asks State [Read Order]
6 years, 4 months ago

Have CCTV Cameras Been Installed In Police Stations? Allahabad HC Asks State [Read Order]

Live Law  

Has the Uttar Pradesh Government installed CCTV cameras to monitor police stations in the state, the Allahabad High Court has demanded to know.Justice AR Masoodi demanded information in this regard in order to ascertain the manner in which police officials are dealing with public grievances.The order was passed on a habeas corpus petition filed by one Rishi Kapoor, on behalf …

Have CCTV Cameras Been Installed In Police Stations? Allahabad HC Asks State [Read Order]
6 years, 4 months ago

Have CCTV Cameras Been Installed In Police Stations? Allahabad HC Asks State [Read Order]

Live Law  

Has the Uttar Pradesh Government installed CCTV cameras to monitor police stations in the state, the Allahabad High Court has demanded to know.Justice AR Masoodi demanded information in this regard in order to ascertain the manner in which police officials are dealing with public grievances.The order was passed on a habeas corpus petition filed by one Rishi Kapoor, on behalf …

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