The British law is still applicable in the country in relation to the police system. The demand for police reforms is quite old because in the first year 1903, the Indian Police Commission had tried in this direction during British rule. Further, 6 commissions were formed at the national level but the recommendation of any commission was not implemented.
But considering the inevitability of police reforms, Dharmaveer Commission was formed in 1977 by the then Central Government. Eight reports were submitted by Dharmaveer Commission but they were not implemented. In year 1998, the Riverview Committee was formed in 2000. The Padmanabhaiya Samiti and Soli Sorabjee Committee also recommended the standard police act but most states did not implement these reforms. This is the reason that the demand for firm enforcement of police reforms is being raised in the country.
The rose growing corruption of the type in policing and cybercrime and generated new problems, such as online fraud are necessary comprehensive reform because of policing.
Guidelines for the Supreme Court regarding police reforms:
In September 2006, the Supreme Court ruled historically in relation to police reforms. Since this decision of Supreme Court was pronounced on PIL's public interest petition, this decision is also known as Prakash Singh case.
The Supreme Court while issuing guidelines said that the State Security Commission should be constituted to reduce the impact of the state government on the police.
In order to deal with the situation in the police investigation and law and order, separate checking units should be formed.
The duration of the DGP, Police Inspector General and other senior police officers should be fixed at least 2 years.
What measures should be taken in relation to police reform?
In relation to police reform, the guidelines given in the year 2006 by the Supreme Court should first be implemented.
The police needs to be tailored to the needs of the present times. It is known that the country's police are administered by the Police Act of 1861.
Policy, law and order, according to the Commission should be included in the concurrent list diverted from state to intervene directly to the central government in cases of violation of the law from the beginning. This suggestion should be implemented.
Sensitivity should be included in police training to change the behavior of the police towards the general public. It is known that many cases related to human rights violations have been reported on the police.
Conclusion: -
In conclusion, it can be said that there is an inevitable need of police reforms in the country. In relation to this, it is necessary to apply the above mentioned suggestions along with the guidelines of the Supreme Court.
