Police Accountability — Prelims Questions

With reference to police accountability in India, consider the following statements: 1. The DK Basu guidelines mandate videography of interrogation in all cases 2. Police Complaints Authorities can directly dismiss police officers found guilty of misconduct 3. The Model Police Act 2006 has been adopted by all Indian states 4. State Security Commissions are headed by retired Supreme Court judges Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The Prakash Singh judgment (2006) mandated several police reforms. Which of the following was NOT among the directives issued by the Supreme Court?

Which of the following best describes the legal status of DK Basu guidelines?

Consider the following about Police Complaints Authorities in India: 1. They exist at both state and district levels 2. They have suo motu powers to initiate investigations 3. Their composition includes retired judges and civil society members 4. They can award compensation to victims of police misconduct How many of the above statements are generally correct?

The concept of 'functional autonomy' in policing, as emphasized in police reforms, primarily refers to: