Archive · 15 Sep 2025
Supreme Court Considers AI-Powered CCTV Oversight in Police Stations
The Supreme Court is worried about the cameras in police stations not working.
They're thinking of setting up a special control room that doesn't need people to watch the cameras all the time, maybe even using AI and help from IIT.
The goal is to make sure the cameras are always on and recording.
This is because some police stations might turn off their cameras and to address the problem of people dying while in police custody.
The court has already told all stations to install cameras, and now they are looking for a better way to oversee the cameras to avoid problems.
Supreme Court is addressing the issue of oversight regarding CCTV cameras in police stations.
A control room with no human intervention is being considered for monitoring CCTV feeds.
The Court is considering the involvement of Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) to develop a solution.
The court took suo motu cognizance of reports regarding non-functional CCTVs and custodial deaths.
Previous orders mandated the installation of CCTV cameras in police stations and investigating agencies.
- Who
- Supreme Court
- What
- Considering AI-driven control room for CCTV monitoring in police stations.
- When
- September 15, 2024, with a follow-up order on September 26, 2024.
- Where
- Police stations across India.
- Why
- To ensure CCTV functionality and address custodial deaths.
CCTV Functionality
Oversight Solutions
CCTV Oversight
CCTV Functionality
CCTVs can be switched off or footage withheld.
Oversight Solutions
Supreme Court proposes independent AI-driven monitoring to ensure functionality.
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Issue
- Non-functional CCTVs in police stations
- Proposed Solution
- AI-Driven Control Room Oversight
- Involved Parties
- IITs (Potential), Police Stations, Investigating Agencies
- Focus
- Ensuring CCTV Functionality & Addressing Oversight
- Previous Order
- Mandated CCTV Installation at Police Stations
- Related Issue
- Custodial Deaths
Sources
SC to hear Monday suo motu PIL on lack of functional CCTVs in police stations
Supreme Court takes up case on 11 custodial deaths, missing CCTVs in police stations
SC to Pass Order on Sept 26 Over Lack of CCTVs in Police Stations
SC mulls involving IIT help for CCTV monitoring in police stations
‘Issue is of oversight’: Supreme Court suggests control rooms to monitor CCTV cameras at police stations