Author: ed. Kotwal Nawaz
Place: New Delhi
Publisher: Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative
Year: 2011
Pages: 56
ISBN: 978-93-81241-00-4
Subject: Bombay/ Mumbai
Sub-Subject: Bombay
Keyword: Police Reform, Accountability, National Police Commission
Classification: 323.4
Shelf: C1R5
Accession No: B1062
Contents: Introduction National Police Commission-Selected Recommendations Ribeiro Committee-Selected Recommendations Padmanabhaiah Committee- Selected Recommendations Police Act Drafting Committee- Selected Recommendations Supreme Court Directives- Selected Directions Going Forward: The Future Police Reform Process
Abstract: This paper examines the ongoing debates on police reforms in India, focusing on key recommendations from major commissions and committees, including the National Police Commission, Ribeiro Committee, Padmanabhaiah Committee, and the Police Act Drafting Committee. It highlights issues such as police accountability, autonomy, efficiency, and human rights. The paper also analyzes the Supreme Court’s landmark directives in the *Prakash Singh* case, which laid the foundation for structural reforms. Concluding with a forward-looking perspective, it emphasizes the need for strong political will, institutional reforms, and community-centric policing. The study underscores the urgency and complexity of implementing effective police reforms in India.