“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, 8 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 the power of arrest. The Court, however, made it clear that the Chief Secretary/Administrator of such of the state government/union territory which fails to comply with the directions and not file the required affidavit prior to 18.07.2023, shall personally remain present in the Court on the next date of hearing, to show cause as to why an action for committing contempt should not be taken against them The Court also expressed that "It is disheartening to note that insofar as Union of India is concerned, out of seven investigating agencies no steps of sincere nature have been taken in case of four investigating agencies". The Court directed the Union of India also to comply with the aforesaid directions in respect of its agencies prior to the aforesaid date and file an affidavit of compliance, prior to 18.07.2023, adding that in case of failure on the part of the Union of India to do so, the Secretary, Union of India, shall remain personally present before the Court on the next date of hearing, to show cause as to why an action for committing contempt should not be taken against them On February 21, the Court had directed Centre, states and union territories to show the status of compliance with respect to its December, 2020 order where a bench headed by Justice R. F. Nariman had issued directives for installation of CCTV cameras to curb instances of custodial torture. Vide our order dated 21.02.2023 we had specifically directed all the state governments as well as the Union Territories to file their respective affidavits prior to 29.03.2023, we had also warned that if such affidavits are not filed, we shall be constrained to take serious view of the matter", recorded the bench The Court, however, further noted that insofar as the state of Rajasthan is concerned, Dr. Manish Singhvi, Additional Advocate General, submits that out of 892 police stations, CCTV cameras have actually been installed in 888 police stations; that in respect of Sikkim, the concerned counsel states that the CCTV cameras have been installed in all the 34 police stations; that as regards Telangana, it is stated that there is change in counsel and as such the orders could not be complied with; and that the counsel appearing for the Union Territory of Lakshadweep states that they have also filed the affidavit "This is not an adversarial litigation.

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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
1 week, 2 days 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 …

Suspecting Non-Compliance Of Supreme Court's Order On CCTV Cameras In Police Stations, High Seeks Punjab DGP's Affidavit
11 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Court Record Tampering: Gujarat High Court Surprised Over Lack Of CCTV Cameras In Registry
1 year, 1 month 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 …

Can't Snoop On Neighbours In Guise Of Installing CCTV Cameras For Security: Kerala High Court
1 year, 11 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 …

Police Atrocities| Gujarat High Court Urges State To Install CCTV Cameras, Follow DK Basu Guidelines
2 years, 7 months ago

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

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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 …

[CCTVs In Police Stations] Punjab, Haryana Submit Timeline In High Court To Implement Supreme Court's Order
2 years, 10 months ago

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

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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 …

Entire Police Station Including Interrogation Rooms Need To Be Under CCTV Coverage As Per SC's Order: High Court To Punjab, Haryana DGPs
2 years, 11 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 …

Required To Connect CCTV Cameras Installed In Hospitals To Nearest Police Stations: Gauhati High Court
3 years, 5 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 …

CCTV Installation In Police Stations A Matter Of Utmost Importance : SC Issues Strict Directions To States To Comply With Orders
3 years, 10 months ago

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

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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 …

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

Ensure CCTV Cameras Are Installed In Each And Every Police Stations: Supreme Court Directs States/UTs
4 years, 1 month 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 …

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

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