Police Brutality

Police brutality is the excessive and unwarranted use of force by law enforcement against an individual or a group.

Constitutional Provisions: Police arrest powers are subject to restrictions and judicial oversight and scrutiny to safeguard the fundamental right to life of all persons under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution.

Statutory Provisions

  • Chapter-V of the Criminal Procedure Act (CrPC) contains provisions relating to the arrest, restraint and supervision, and scrutiny of persons.
  • Section 29 of the Indian Police Act, 1861 states that if a person is at the end of the misconduct due to a police officer’s omission of duty, the officer ....
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