All Police Station Be Fully Equipped With CCTV Cameras by March 31: Orrisa HC
- Case Name: Registrar Judicial, Orissa High Court, Cuttack v. The State of Odisha
- Judge(s): CJ Chakradhari Singh & Justice Savitri Ratho
- Advocate(s): Gautam Mishra & ors
The Orissa High Court has ordered the installation of CCTV cameras in all police stations and outposts in Odisha by March 31, 2025.
This directive follows an incident where an Army major was assaulted at the Bharatpur Police Station, prompting public concern. The court's decision is based on a suo motu public interest litigation aimed at improving police accountability and transparency.
The court emphasized the need for a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for police interactions with armed forces personnel, ensuring these guidelines are communicated in the local language.
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