POLICE REFORMS IN INDIA (CORNERSTONE OF INDIAN JUDICIARY)
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India is land of 29 states and 7 union territories. Under the Constitution of India, the ‘Police’ is enumerated as a State subject. This means that they are governed by the state legislature & rules of State governments. The organization and working of the police forces are governed by rules and regulations framed by the state governments. Each state/ union territory has its own separate police force. In addition, there are central police organizations set up by the union government for specialized work. The total combined strength of the state/union territory police forces on 1.1.2003 in the country was around 14,68,776. In addition, the strength of the five central para-military organizations alone was around 6,01,328. This huge reservoir of trained manpower, more than two million in strength can become a very important catalyst of positive change in society provided they are made to serve the rule of law and held accountable for their sins of commission and omission, if any. The issue of holding them accountable is very closely linked to the type of control and superintendence exercised over them.i
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