Delhi HC seeks Centre's response on body cameras on cops during protests
The Delhi High Court has directed the Centre to consider a petition requesting the mandatory use of body-worn cameras by police during protests. The court suggested that the government should establish a clear policy rather than relying on judicial intervention for what it considers a legislative matter.
Why it matters
Implementing body cameras could significantly improve transparency and accountability in police interactions with the public during civil unrest.
NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has asked the Centre to consider a PIL seeking mandatory use of body-worn cameras by police during protests and crowd-control operations, saying the issue should not be treated as a “grey area” requiring court intervention.The court asked the Centre to take a decision on the plea within six months.A bench headed by Acting Chief Justice Nitin Sambhre said any direction on the use of body-worn cameras would have wider implications for policing and could not be confined to the Delhi Police alone.The bench observed while hearing the plea, “Why should we direct them to legislate?
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