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Police Overhaul: Courts and Reforms
As the most visible arm of the state’s authority, the police force inspires the strongest reactions from citizens. Almost every scandal pertaining to its role draws the conclusion that urgent changes are required in its functioning. The latest is the arrest of top policemen from Gujarat and Rajasthan over the fake encounter death of Sohrabuddin Sheikh and his wife, Kausarbi, exemplifying not just the police-underworld nexus but also the top brass of the police becoming a willing tool of the political executive.
As the most visible arm of the state’s authority, the police force inspires the strongest reactions from citizens. Almost every scandal pertaining to its role draws the conclusion that urgent changes are required in its functioning. The latest is the arrest of top policemen from Gujarat and Rajasthan over the fake encounter death of Sohrabuddin Sheikh and his wife, Kausarbi, exemplifying not just the police-underworld nexus but also the top brass of the police becoming a willing tool of the political executive.
Responding to a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by a retired director general of police (DGP), the Supreme Court (SC) on September 22, 2006 directed the states and centre to initiate police reforms. Filed in 1996, the PIL sought the enforcement of the National Police Commission’s (NPC) recommendations. The court’s orders took into consideration the reports of the NPC 1977, the Julius Rebeiro Committee, the K Padmanabhaiah Committee, the Justice Malimath Committee and the Soli Sorabjee Committee or the Police Act Drafting Committee.
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