All Tamil Nadu police stations to have CCTV in five years: Govt to HC | IndiaTV News
9 years, 11 months ago

All Tamil Nadu police stations to have CCTV in five years: Govt to HC | IndiaTV News

India TV News  

Chennai: Tamil Nadu government today told the Madras High Court that all police stations in the state would be provided with CCTV systems in a phased manner over a period of five years at a total cost of about Rs 31 crore. This was stated in a report filed by the Inspector General of Police on a PIL seeking a direction for installation of CCTV systems in all police stations to check alleged atrocities and human rights violations by subordinate police officials. Sivagnanam, recorded the substance of the report filed by the IG that CCTVs would be installed in police stations in a phased manner over a period of five years at an estimated cost of Rs.6.3 crores per year. In the previous hearing, the government had stated CCTV was installed in 252 of the 1,567 police stations in the state.

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Comprehensive policy announced for CCTV networks in cities
1 week, 2 days ago

Comprehensive policy announced for CCTV networks in cities

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: To steer clear of duplication of work by agencies and to effectively use artificial intelligence for crime prevention and monitoring, the state government on Monday announced a comprehensive policy for CCTV surveillance networks in key cities, including Mumbai. Comprehensive policy announced for CCTV networks in cities During Monday’s debate in the legislative assembly on the CCTV surveillance network in …

Uttar Pradesh: Sambhal administration set to install 300 CCTV cameras at 127 locations across city
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1 month ago

Uttar Pradesh: Sambhal administration set to install 300 CCTV cameras at 127 locations across city

India TV News  

Uttar Pradesh: Sambhal administration set to install 300 CCTV cameras at 127 locations across city Uttar Pradesh: The new CCTV cameras at 127 locations across the city will bolster security and surveillance and is expected to enhance traffic management, law enforcement, and public safety, particularly in preventing chain-snatching and ensuring women's security. Uttar Pradesh: The administration in Sambhal is set …

After a long delay, CMRL to install additional CCTV cameras at stations
1 month ago

After a long delay, CMRL to install additional CCTV cameras at stations

The Hindu  

After a long delay, Chennai Metro Rail Limited will begin installation of additional closed-circuit television cameras at the stations in the Phase I and Phase I Extension networks by April. In the 54-km networks, there are nearly 4,000 CCTV cameras across 41 stations. But unfortunately, even almost 10 years after the start of operations, there are several spots at many …

Madras High Court Registry writes to T.N. govt. seeking ₹20.04 crore for installation of CCTV cameras in court complexes
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Madras High Court Registry writes to T.N. govt. seeking ₹20.04 crore for installation of CCTV cameras in court complexes

The Hindu  

The Madras High Court has granted four weeks’ time to the Tamil Nadu government to take a call on sanctioning ₹20.04 crore required for installing CCTV cameras and display monitors in 179 court complexes across the State. The High Court’s Registrar B. Hari filed a status report before the Division Bench stating that the Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu had …

1,00,000 CCTV cameras will be installed across State by March, says DGP
2 months ago

1,00,000 CCTV cameras will be installed across State by March, says DGP

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh Director General of Police Ch. Dwaraka Tirumala Rao inspected the Chirala 1 Town and Karamchedu police stations in Bapatla district on Friday, launching new facilities aimed at enhancing public safety and crime prevention. During his visit, the DGP inaugurated an integrated command and control system at the Chirala 1 Town police station, equipped with 210 CCTV cameras, a …

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, 3 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 …

District police yet to crack Tiruppur murder case; ask people to install CCTV cameras
3 months, 1 week ago

District police yet to crack Tiruppur murder case; ask people to install CCTV cameras

New Indian Express  

TIRUPPUR: Nearly three weeks have passed since three members of a family were beaten to death in a farm house near Avinashipalayam, yet district police are unable to make a breakthrough in the investigation despite forming 14 special teams. Meanwhile, police are educating people living in isolated houses on farm land to install CCTV cameras in their homes. The suspects …

CCTV Cameras Made Operational In 423 Police Stations, 153 Police Posts All Mandatory Parts Under Surveillance: Punjab DGP To High Court
4 months 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, 2 weeks 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, 1 week 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 …

1,054 defunct CCTVs put question mark over citizens’ security
6 months, 3 weeks ago

1,054 defunct CCTVs put question mark over citizens’ security

Hindustan Times  

PUNE: With 1,054 out of 2,909 close-circuit television cameras installed across the city lying defunct for the past one year due to cable faults and lack of power supply, questions are being raised over traffic regulation, rising crime rates especially crimes against women, and accidents involving fatalities. HT Image According to data furnished by the PMC, Samarth police station area …

Lok Sabha polls | Additional CCTV cameras to be installed in all strong rooms in T.N., Madras High Court told
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha polls | Additional CCTV cameras to be installed in all strong rooms in T.N., Madras High Court told

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu’s Chief Electoral Officer on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, informed the Madras High Court of having instructed all District Election Officers in the State to install additional closed circuit television cameras in all strong rooms where Electronic Voting Machines that were used in the April 19 Lok Sabha polls, have been stored. Appearing before a summer vacation bench of …

Only 5,000 of 7,500 CCTV cameras installed under Safe City project working in Bengaluru
1 year, 1 month ago

Only 5,000 of 7,500 CCTV cameras installed under Safe City project working in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

Out of the 7,500 CCTV cameras installed by the Bengaluru city police under the Safe City project, only 5,000 are working as of now. If all the CCTV cameras were operational, perhaps the child could have been found sooner, along with many who are reported missing every day,” said a member of the search team for the boy. Similarly, the …

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

How CCTVs in Delhi capture your every move
1 year, 2 months ago

How CCTVs in Delhi capture your every move

Hindustan Times  

The footage shows this writer, dressed in a grey sweater and a pair of jeans, with a backpack, walking out of her house in a predominantly residential neighbourhood in west Delhi. Under the Safe City project, we will install a significant number of CCTVs at key points,” he said..As of now, Delhi’s streets are dotted with 2,46,424 CCTVs installed by …

Gurugram: CCTV cams installed at all police stations, posts
1 year, 6 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 …

264 CCTVs installed in Hyderabad city
1 year, 8 months ago

264 CCTVs installed in Hyderabad city

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Hyderabad Commissioner of Police C.V. Anand on Saturday inaugurated 264 CCTVs covering the KBR National Park and other key localities in the West Zone area under the city police. The project was taken up by the West Zone police in partnership with the proactive community members and completed at a cost of Rs 1.40 crore. Altogether 153 of the …

“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, 11 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 …

Install CCTVs in Police Stations, Probe Agencies' Offices Within a Month: SC Tells Centre, States
2 years, 1 month 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 …

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 …

1941 CCTV Cameras Installed In 197 Police Stations, Footage Can Be Retained Only For One Month: Delhi Police To High Court
2 years, 2 months ago

1941 CCTV Cameras Installed In 197 Police Stations, Footage Can Be Retained Only For One Month: Delhi Police To High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi Police has informed the High Court that 1941 CCTV cameras have been installed in 197 police stations in the national capital and that every police station has a storage facility of 48 terabytes which can retain the footage for a period of one month. The information was given in a status report filed before court in a plea …

Delhi Police to install over 25,000 CCTV cameras in city
2 years, 3 months ago

Delhi Police to install over 25,000 CCTV cameras in city

The Hindu  

Months after Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that surveillance needs to be strengthened in the Capital, the Delhi police have submitted a response to the parliamentary Standing Committee saying that it has planned to install 25,160 CCTV cameras. An additional of 10,000 CCTV cameras will be installed under the “Safe City Project.” Under MPLAD Funds, the Delhi police said …

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 …

Despite SC, MHA orders, police stations lack CCTV cams
2 years, 7 months ago

Despite SC, MHA orders, police stations lack CCTV cams

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: More than 50 per cent of police stations in the state including three police commissionerates - Hyderabad, Cyberabad, and Rachakonda - have not installed CCTVs as per the Supreme Court directions and ministry of home affairs guidelines. Sources said the police officials were unable to maintain a proper budget for installation of CCTV cameras inside police stations. Out of …

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 …

[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 …

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 …

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 …

Does increased CCTV surveillance help reduce crime? Not really
4 years, 2 months ago

Does increased CCTV surveillance help reduce crime? Not really

Live Mint  

The common perception is that CCTV surveillance deters criminals. Mint looked at the density of CCTV cameras in 15 highly populated Indian cities and compared it against their crime index. In the second chart, Mint compared Indian cities to those across the world based on the CCTV cameras per 1,000 people. Durban in South Africa isn’t too different from Jaipur …

CCTV cameras in police stations: An eye in the sky for cops
4 years, 3 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 …

SC directs Centre to install CCTV cameras in offices of CBI, ED, NIA, other probe agencies
4 years, 3 months ago

SC directs Centre to install CCTV cameras in offices of CBI, ED, NIA, other probe agencies

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court directed the Centre on Wednesday to install CCTV cameras and recording equipment at the offices of investigating agencies, including the CBI, the ED and National Investigation Agency, which conduct interrogations and have the power of arrest. A bench headed by Justice R F Nariman said that states and Union Territories should ensure that CCTV cameras are installed …

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 …

The Hyderabad model of CCTV surveillance
4 years, 4 months ago

The Hyderabad model of CCTV surveillance

Live Mint  

Sameer Bora has been living in Hyderabad for over 15 years. “The police have made it so matter of fact and everyone is voluntarily opting for CCTVs because the attitude is that it is better to be safe than sorry.” But digital rights activists and privacy experts say that as Hyderabad plans to double the number of CCTVs in the …

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 …

Railway Board chairman says CCTV in all stations and coaches by March 2022
5 years, 2 months ago

Railway Board chairman says CCTV in all stations and coaches by March 2022

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Indian Railways has floated tenders for installing CCTV cameras at all the stations and in all the coaches by March 2022, Railway Board Chairman V.K. Speaking to the media here, the Chairman said, "By December this year, the railways has installed CCTVs at 503 railway stations across the country." He said the railways received ₹500 crore under …

CCTV cameras at all railway stations and train coaches by March 2022: Indian Railway Board Chairman
5 years, 2 months ago

CCTV cameras at all railway stations and train coaches by March 2022: Indian Railway Board Chairman

India TV News  

The Indian Railways has floated tenders for installing CCTV cameras at all the stations and in all the coaches by March 2022, Railway Board Chairman V.K. Speaking to the media here, the Chairman said, "By December this year, the railways has installed CCTVs at 503 railway stations across the country." He said the railways received Rs 500 crore under the …

CCTV, Panic buttons and GPS will be installed in 5,500 DTC and cluster buses, says Delhi CM Kejriwal
5 years, 3 months ago

CCTV, Panic buttons and GPS will be installed in 5,500 DTC and cluster buses, says Delhi CM Kejriwal

India TV News  

Amid the increasing crime against women, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced on Thursday that CCTV will be installed in 5,500 DTC and cluster buses. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said: "CCTV will be installed in 5,500 DTC and cluster buses, 3 in each. Addressing a press conference, the chief minister said three CCTV cameras and ten panic buttons …

New Delhi, Chennai and Lucknow Among Top 50 Cities with Most CCTV Cameras: Report
5 years, 6 months ago

New Delhi, Chennai and Lucknow Among Top 50 Cities with Most CCTV Cameras: Report

News 18  

CCTV surveillance is public areas is growing steadily, as we move towards a centrally connected infrastructure for governance. The widespread implications of CCTV usage include tracking crime, facilitating smart services and a looming threat of cyber criminals crippling everyday life, and major cities across the world have been incorporating more surveillance cameras as facial recognition technology becomes more sophisticated. Now, …

Delhi Lieutenant-Governor Anil Baijal calls for expediting installation of CCTV cameras in buses
5 years, 6 months ago

Delhi Lieutenant-Governor Anil Baijal calls for expediting installation of CCTV cameras in buses

India TV News  

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal on Friday called for expediting the installation of CCTVs and panic buttons in buses and ensuring that women helpline numbers are properly displayed everywhere, including in DTC and cluster buses and schools. The Transport Department informed the LG that the process of induction of 1,000 buses with CCTVs and panic buttons has started and 25 …

Delay in CCTV cameras installation: Delhi government warns of imposing fine, blacklisting BEL
5 years, 7 months ago

Delay in CCTV cameras installation: Delhi government warns of imposing fine, blacklisting BEL

India TV News  

Dissatisfied with the slow pace of work on the installation of CCTV cameras, the Delhi government on Friday warned Bharat Electronics Limited, which is executing the project, of Rs 16 crore penalty and blacklisting. "As a first step, since more than two-thirds of the time given to BEL is already over, the Delhi government proposes to impose a five per …

Delhi PWD asked to procure 1.5 lakh more CCTV cameras
5 years, 8 months ago

Delhi PWD asked to procure 1.5 lakh more CCTV cameras

India TV News  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday asked the Public Works Department to procure 1.5 lakh more CCTV cameras and asked it to submit a daily progress report on the ongoing installation. On the installation of CCTV cameras, the Chief Minister asked the PWD to expedite the process and seek necessary approvals for the installation of nearly 300,000 CCTV cameras …

SC Issues Notice To Delhi Govt. On Law Student's Plea Against Installation Of CCTV Cameras In Classrooms
5 years, 10 months ago

SC Issues Notice To Delhi Govt. On Law Student's Plea Against Installation Of CCTV Cameras In Classrooms

Live Law  

A Supreme Court Bench comprising Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justice Sanjiv Khanna on Friday issued notice to Delhi government on a petition against the decision of Delhi Government to install CCTV cameras in the classrooms and also the decision to provide live feed to parents. She has challenged the Delhi government decision on September 11, 2017,for installation of CCTV …

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 …

How CCTVs are monitoring Bengaluru, India’s IT capital
6 years, 4 months ago

How CCTVs are monitoring Bengaluru, India’s IT capital

Live Mint  

Bengaluru: On any week day, Abdul Wahab’s pocket-size stall in the buzzing Mosque Road in Bengaluru welcomes customers to sizzling seekh kadi, fahl, veal kebab and other charred beef treats on the barbecue. His six-to-seven-feet-wide fast-food joint stands out, with two conspicuous CCTV cameras and a screen recording the activities inside and outside, catching glimpses of the city’s vibrant street …

4,388 CCTV cameras installed across Delhi to ensure security of women, city police tells high court
6 years, 6 months ago

4,388 CCTV cameras installed across Delhi to ensure security of women, city police tells high court

Firstpost  

The Delhi High Court was told by the police on Friday that it has installed around 4,388 CCTV cameras in vulnerable areas of the national capital to ensure safety and security of women. New Delhi: The Delhi High Court was told by the police on Friday that it has installed around 4,388 CCTV cameras in vulnerable areas of the national …

Nirbhaya Funds: 5 Years Since, Where’s the Promised CCTV in Buses?
6 years, 11 months ago

Nirbhaya Funds: 5 Years Since, Where’s the Promised CCTV in Buses?

The Quint  

The gruesome Nirbhaya gangrape in a public bus sent shockwaves across the country on 16 December 2012. In light of the incident, the Government of India announced the allocation of Nirbhaya funds, pegging it as an exclusive fund for projects addressing women safety. The Delhi government, in tow, promised to install CCTV cameras in Delhi Transport Corporation buses. Five years …

SC Unhappy With Centre’s Approach On CCTV Cameras In Courts; Seeks Status Report
7 years, 1 month ago

SC Unhappy With Centre’s Approach On CCTV Cameras In Courts; Seeks Status Report

Live Law  

“Why such a callous attitude towards this issue. You file status report of CCTV installations in tribunals by next date of hearing”·SC appointed senior advocate Sidharth Luthra as amicus curiae During the hearing of the plea filed by Pradyuman Bisht seeking audio and video recording of court proceedings in order to bring transparency, the Supreme Court has. You file status …

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