Indian Polity & Governance·Landmark Judgments
Community Policing — Landmark Judgments
Updated 5 Mar 2026
Landmark Judgments
Prakash Singh v. Union of India
2006This landmark judgment mandated comprehensive police reforms across India, including the establishment of State Security Commissions with community representation. The Court…
D.K. Basu v. State of West Bengal
1997While primarily focused on custodial violence, this judgment established principles of police accountability and transparency that support community policing approaches. The…