Police Accountability — Mains Questions

Despite constitutional safeguards and judicial interventions, police accountability remains a challenge in India. Analyze the factors responsible for this situation and suggest measures to strengthen accountability mechanisms.

The Supreme Court's interventions in police reforms through cases like DK Basu and Prakash Singh represent judicial activism in governance. Evaluate the role of judiciary in police accountability and its implications for separation of powers.

Technology is increasingly being adopted to enhance police accountability in India. Critically examine the potential and challenges of technology-enabled accountability mechanisms in the Indian context.