{"id":1308096,"date":"2026-04-08T09:06:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T03:36:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1308096"},"modified":"2026-04-08T09:06:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T03:36:34","slug":"cctvs-to-be-installed-in-all-police-stations-in-2-weeks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/cctvs-to-be-installed-in-all-police-stations-in-2-weeks\/","title":{"rendered":"CCTVs To Be Installed In All Police Stations In 2 Weeks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Centre has assured the Supreme Court that <strong>all issues related to installing and monitoring CCTV cameras in police stations across India will be resolved within two weeks<\/strong>, following strong observations from the top court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-08-at-9.04.26-AM-1024x538.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1308117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-08-at-9.04.26-AM-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-08-at-9.04.26-AM-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-08-at-9.04.26-AM-768x404.png 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-08-at-9.04.26-AM-1536x807.png 1536w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2026-04-08-at-9.04.26-AM-2048x1077.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Supreme Court Flags Gaps in Implementation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The matter came up during a <strong>suo motu case on lack of <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/nation\/2026\/Apr\/08\/cctvs-in-all-police-stations-will-be-installed-in-two-weeks-centre-tells-sc-2\"><strong>functional CCTV cameras<\/strong> <\/a>in police stations. The Supreme Court noted that while installation has progressed in many states, <strong>several gaps still remain in monitoring, functionality, and standardisation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bench also expressed concern over <strong>inconsistent implementation across states<\/strong>, with some regions lagging behind despite earlier directives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Centre Promises Full Resolution in 2 Weeks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Responding to the court, the Centre said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All pending issues will be <strong>resolved within two weeks<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regular meetings will be held with officials and stakeholders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A more <strong>uniform system across states<\/strong> will be ensured<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The assurance was given by the Attorney General, who said the government is actively reviewing the situation and accelerating compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why CCTV Installation Is Critical<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Supreme Court has repeatedly emphasized CCTV surveillance in police stations as a <strong>key safeguard against custodial violence and human rights violations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Earlier directions mandate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cameras with <strong>audio and video recording<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coverage of key areas, including interrogation rooms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Long-term storage of footage<\/strong> for accountability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The issue gained urgency after concerns over custodial deaths and lack of transparency in police procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u201cKerala Model\u201d Highlighted as Benchmark<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During the hearing, the court pointed to states like Kerala, where:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Police stations have <strong>real-time CCTV monitoring systems<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Officers can access feeds through <strong>centralised dashboards<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The court suggested that such models should be <strong>replicated nationwide<\/strong> for better oversight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Happens Next?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Supreme Court has scheduled the next hearing for later this month and asked for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A <strong>status report on implementation<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updates on monitoring systems and compliance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evidence of progress made within the given timeline<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The case remains under close judicial watch, signalling stricter enforcement of earlier directives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/cities\/delhi\/delhi-police-surveys-60-stations-finds-21-cctvs-not-working-only-1-station-with-audio-recording-facility-9540706\/\">Image Source<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Centre has assured the Supreme Court that all issues related to installing and monitoring CCTV cameras in police stations across India will be resolved within two weeks, following strong observations from the top court. 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