Karnataka cops have a probe budget, but expenses borne by victim

Date: 08 Feb 2024, BENGALURU: Police investigation often involves expenses, but there is little clarity on who is footing the bills.

Long-term Volunteer, Prison Reforms

Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative, India: Volunteership Opportunities Location: All locations acceptable Type: Remote Duration: 6 months The Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI), India is an independent, non-partisan, human rights non-governmental organisation working for

Gujarat, Punjab, Rajasthan don't think deaths in police custody are a serious misconduct

Dec 11, 2023 (Counterview Desk) In its latest assessment of the working of India's Police Complaints Authorities (PCAs), the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) has said in a study that police-public interface is an arena in which a very large number of human rights violations occu

Assam's Amendment to Police Act Has Put Constraints on Holding Misconduct Accountable

(thewire.in) The Himanta Biswa Sarma government’s amendment to the Assam Police Act in 2022 has “severely constrained” enforcing accountability of the police personnel guilty of serious misconduct, a Right to Information (RTI) based study has revealed.

Kerala Police Complaints Authority in deep slumber, claims CHRI report

7 December 2023 (newindianexpress.com) THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:  Despite receiving a large number of complaints, the Kerala State Police Complaints Authority (SPCA) has recommended departmental inquiries in only a handful of cases.

Gujarat State Police Complaint Authority Accepted 1 Among 839 Complaints for Probe in 2022: Report

A recent report by the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative, which collated RTI replies from various SPCAs, said that only a small portion of complaints are being accepted for inquiry.

What’s the Meaning of Human Rights Day When Space for Dissent Shrinking by the Day

(Radiancenews.com) On 10th December we will observe Human Rights Day but one may wonder what the significance of Human Rights Day is when the space for dissent is shrinking by the day.

Police complaints authorities in India status, gaps & challenges

Dec 10, 2023 This 75th Human Rights Day, Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) shares with you its latest assessment of the working of India's Police Complaints Authorities (PCAs). Police-public interface is an arena in which a very large number of human rights violations occur.

Right to Information: The Central Information Commission’s Leadership Crisis and India’s Democratic Test

theprobe.in 11 October 2023 by Prema Sridevi Amid the challenges facing the Right to Information Act, the CIC grapples with recurring leadership vacancies and a growing backlog of cases, raising concerns over India's commitment to transparency and accountability.

Does your state police tell you who they have arrested?

By: Venkatesh Nayak (Deccanherald.com) It’s the season for ‘surgical strikes’ again, with Lok Sabha elections due in about nine months.