The Supreme Court has asked the Union Home Secretary to appear before it to assist in the implementation of CCTV cameras in police stations. The Court expressed dissatisfaction over delays and stressed proper monitoring and standardisation of CCTV systems across India.
This week, The Madras High Court has directed the Director-General of Police to take action against eight officers involved in the custodial death of Esakki Muthu in 2014. This decision follows a legal battle led by Maheswari, the victim’s wife. The court emphasized the broader issue of custodial torture and urged an end to its normalization, highlighting the need for reforms.
