Source: The post is based on the article “No external monitoring mechanism in India to take erring police officers to task” published in The Hindu on 14th April 2023 What is the News? Following a case of custodial violence in Tamil Nadu, the issue of police excesses are back at the forefront. There were 478… Continue reading Custodial Violence: No external monitoring mechanism in India to take erring police officers to task
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Protection from Police
Source: Business Standard Relevance: The article highlights the police actions on vulnerable people and steps to stop the custodial deaths Synopsis: The CJI has raised concerns over the threat of human rights issues in police custody. CJI’s remarks should expedite steps to stop custodial torture. Introduction: Recently, the CJI observed that Custodial violence and other police atrocities… Continue reading Protection from Police
Threat to human rights is highest in police stations: CJI
Source: Indian Express, The Hindu and Times of India What is the News? The Chief Justice of India while addressing an event organised by National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) has said, “the threat to human rights and bodily integrity are the highest in police stations”. He also observed that Custodial violence and other police atrocities… Continue reading Threat to human rights is highest in police stations: CJI
Police reforms are not enough
Synopsis: Police reforms are much needed in India. In this respect, India can learn a lot from the George Floyd trial. Killing of George Floyd was in news a few months back. In USA it sparked mass protests culminating in the conviction of the police officer involved in the case. Why an erosion of public trust in the police… Continue reading Police reforms are not enough
