The issue of police station CCTV installation across India came under scrutiny as the Centre assured the Supreme Court that all pending concerns would be resolved within two weeks. The assurance was given during a hearing on the implementation and functionality of CCTV systems in police stations.
POONCH MIRROR NEWS DESK APRIL 7,2026
New Delhi, April 7:The Union government on Tuesday assured the Supreme Court that all outstanding issues related to the installation and functioning of CCTV cameras in police stations across the country would be resolved within two weeks.
Appearing before a Bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta, Attorney General R. Venkataramani informed the Court that he is personally reviewing the matter and that significant progress is already underway at multiple levels.
The assurance came during the hearing of a suo motu case initiated by the apex court over concerns regarding the non-functional or absent CCTV systems in several police stations, an issue closely linked to transparency, accountability, and the protection of custodial rights.
In compliance with the Court’s April 6 directive, the Union Home Secretary was also present during the proceedings to assist the Bench on the implementation status of the CCTV installation scheme.
The Attorney General stated that regular coordination meetings would be held with the amicus curiae and senior officials to ensure that all operational, technical, and administrative bottlenecks are addressed within the stipulated timeframe.
Recording the submissions, the Bench scheduled the matter for further hearing on April 28, indicating that it would review the progress made by the Centre.
The Supreme Court has, in previous orders, emphasized the urgent need for functional CCTV systems in police stations as a safeguard against custodial violence and to strengthen institutional accountability.
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