Criminal Justice System

Constitutional Provisions: Article 21 of the constitution guarantees the right to speedy justice as a fundamental right.

Legal Provisions

  • The Indian Police Act, 1861 (Amended in 1961 and every state has its own police act)
  • The Prison Act, 1894
  • Criminal Procedure Code, 1973

Judicial Pronouncements

  • The Supreme Court in the case of Pratap Singh v. Union of India (2006) has given guidelines suggesting reforms in the police system. They are –
    1. A state security commission must be established in each state to keep a check on the work of the police and observe that there is no influence.
    2. Appointment of DGP must ....
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