Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Jharkhand Lags in CCTV Installation for Police Stations
The Supreme Court of India ordered all police stations to install CCTV cameras in 2020 to prevent torture in custody.
Many states have applied for money to do this, but Jharkhand has not installed any cameras yet.
A report says 21 states and union territories have plans to install cameras and monitoring systems by 2026-27.
A special lawyer, Siddhartha Dave, told the court about this progress.
Himachal Pradesh is the only state that has used the central government's funds for this purpose.
Jharkhand has not installed any CCTV cameras in its police stations despite a 2020 Supreme Court mandate.
21 states and union territories have submitted proposals for CCTV installation under the ASUMP scheme.
The proposals are for the 2026-27 financial year.
Himachal Pradesh is the only state to have utilized the central government's funds for CCTV installation.
Senior Advocate Siddhartha Dave submitted a report to the Supreme Court highlighting the progress.
- Who
- Jharkhand state government, 21 states and union territories
- What
- Installation of CCTV cameras in police stations
- When
- Proposals submitted for the 2026-27 financial year
- Where
- India
- Why
- To curb custodial torture as per a 2020 Supreme Court mandate
States' Progress in CCTV Installation
Jharkhand's Delay in Implementation
Funding and Proposals
States' Progress in CCTV Installation
21 states and union territories have submitted proposals for CCTV installation under the ASUMP scheme.
Jharkhand's Delay in Implementation
Jharkhand has not installed any CCTV cameras in its police stations despite the Supreme Court mandate.
- Supreme Court Mandate
- 2020
- States/UTs with Proposals
- 21
- Financial Year for Proposals
- 2026-27
- Amicus Curiae
- Senior Advocate Siddhartha Dave
- Scheme Name
- Assistance to States and Union Territories for Modernisation of Police (ASUMP)