Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Supreme Court Praises Progress on CCTV Installation in Police Stations
The Supreme Court of India is happy with the progress made in installing CCTV cameras in police stations across the country.
The court was told that most states are doing well in setting up these cameras.
The government provides money for this, with different amounts for different places.
The court wants to make sure that all police stations have good CCTV systems that can record both video and audio, even at night.
They also want the recordings to be saved for at least a year.
The court will check on this again soon.
The Supreme Court praised the progress in installing CCTVs in police stations.
Amicus Curiae Siddhartha Dave reported substantial progress in the installation.
The government provides 100% funding for Union Territories and 90% for hilly states.
The court directed the installation of CCTVs with night vision and audio-video recording.
The next hearing is scheduled for August 5.
- Who
- Supreme Court of India, Amicus Curiae Siddhartha Dave, Government of India
- What
- Progress on installation of CCTVs in police stations
- When
- Hearing on August 5
- Where
- Supreme Court of India, New Delhi
- Why
- To ensure transparency and prevent human rights abuses in police stations
Government and Amicus Curiae
Critics of CCTV Implementation
Progress and Funding
Government and Amicus Curiae
The government and amicus curiae report substantial progress in CCTV installation, with funding schemes in place.
Critics of CCTV Implementation
Critics argue that the progress is slow and funding allocation is insufficient for effective implementation.
- Date of Hearing
- August 5
- Amicus Curiae
- Siddhartha Dave
- Funding for UTs
- 100%
- Funding for Hilly States
- 90%
- Funding for Other States
- 60% (Centre) and 40% (State)
- CCTV Requirements
- Night vision, audio and video footage, data storage for at least one year