Delhi Police Reverses Stance, Mandates Physical Presence of Police Officers in Court to give Depositions

Following protests from the legal community, the Delhi Police has issued a circular mandating that all its officers must physically appear in criminal courts to give depositions and present evidence.

This decision effectively revokes a previous notification that allowed police to testify via video conferencing from police stations.

Recognising that the bar’s primary concern—ensuring the integrity and fairness of trials—has been met, the Coordination Committee of district court bar associations withdraws the strike call.