Today, On 26th September, The Supreme Court took suo motu cognizance of police custody deaths after 11 individuals died in Rajasthan. It has directed all States and Union Territories to submit detailed reports on CCTV installations and their functionality within three weeks.
Security at Delhi’s Saket Court is being enhanced after an undertrial’s murder in the lockup on June 5. Two inmates attacked Aman following a dispute. New surveillance measures include restricted gate access and ongoing installation of security equipment, responding to rising violence in court complexes. Gates 1 and 2 will be closed for improvements.
BJP MLA Abhay Verma today filed a petition in the Delhi High Court, alleging that the AAP-led Delhi government is showing bias in the installation of CCTV cameras by prioritizing areas represented by AAP members and neglecting those under BJP’s jurisdiction. The case, set to be heard on August 27, aims to ensure fairness and improve security in Laxmi Nagar.
