Archive · 3 Oct 2025
Madhya Pradesh High Court: Social Media Use by Police Causes Indiscipline
The Madhya Pradesh High Court is worried about police officers spending too much time on their phones and social media while on duty.
They say it's like an 'intoxication' that makes officers less disciplined and affects their work.
This was brought up because a police officer was found sleeping on the job, under the influence of alcohol.
The court wants senior police officers to take action by monitoring officers' social media use and providing more training to prevent this from happening.
They believe that too much phone use can make officers less focused on protecting the public.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court raised concerns about police use of social media and mobile phones.
The court described this as an "intoxication" leading to indiscipline within the force.
The court was addressing a case involving a police officer found sleeping while on duty, under the influence of alcohol.
The court recommended that senior police officers implement monitoring and training.
The court noted that excessive phone use could compromise public safety.
- Who
- Madhya Pradesh High Court
- What
- Raised concerns about police use of social media and mobile phones.
- When
- October 3, 2025
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh, India
- Why
- To address growing indiscipline and potential compromise of public safety.
- Court
- Madhya Pradesh High Court
- Concern
- Police use of mobile phones and social media
- Issue
- Indiscipline in the police force
- Action
- Court recommended monitoring and training