Police Accountability — Mains Strategy

Mains Strategy

Structure answers using constitutional-legal-institutional-implementation framework. Always begin with constitutional basis (Articles 14, 21, 22) and connect to democratic governance principles. Use specific examples from different states (Kerala, Delhi, Maharashtra) to demonstrate comparative understanding.

Include both preventive and corrective accountability measures. For analytical questions, present multiple perspectives: individual rights vs. collective security, judicial activism vs. separation of powers, central directives vs.

federal autonomy. Conclude with balanced recommendations emphasizing political will and multi-stakeholder approach. Draw flowcharts showing accountability mechanisms and their interconnections. Use keywords like 'functional autonomy', 'custodial safeguards', 'institutional accountability', and 'democratic policing'.