Archive · 4 Sep 2025
Supreme Court Addresses Non-Functional Police Station CCTVs
The Supreme Court is concerned about CCTV cameras in police stations not working.
They saw a news report about people dying while in custody, and now they are starting a case.
They're reminding everyone about a 2020 order that said to install cameras with audio and night vision.
The court wants these cameras to work so that they can check what happens.
This is to prevent problems like deaths in custody.
Supreme Court initiated a suo motu PIL on non-functional CCTVs.
The action followed a media report on custodial deaths.
The Dainik Bhaskar report cited 11 deaths in Rajasthan in 8 months.
The court referenced a December 2020 order for CCTV installation.
CCTV systems must record audio, video and have night vision.
- Who
- Supreme Court
- What
- Initiated suo motu PIL regarding non-functional CCTVs
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Police stations across the country
- Why
- Due to reports of custodial deaths and non-functional CCTVs
Rights of the Accused
Police Procedures and Transparency
Functioning of CCTVs
Rights of the Accused
Functional CCTVs protect the rights of the accused by recording interactions in police custody.
Police Procedures and Transparency
Functional CCTVs promote transparency and provide accountability in police procedures, supporting investigations.
- Court Action
- Suo motu PIL initiated
- Issue
- Non-functional CCTVs in police stations
- Trigger
- Media report on custodial deaths
- Reported Deaths
- 11 in Rajasthan (8 months)
- Previous Order
- December 2020 order for CCTV installation
- CCTV Requirements
- Audio, video, and night vision
Sources
SC registers suo motu PIL on lack of functional CCTVs in police stations
SC Registers Suo Motu PIL on Lack of Functional CCTVs in Police Stations
Supreme Court starts suo motu case on missing CCTV cameras in police stations
SC files suo motu case about lack of security cameras in police stations
