Social worker Abhay Chopra has sent a letter to prominent leaders and legal authorities urging them to enforce the Supreme Court’s 2006 ruling in the Prakash Singh case. Chopra’s letter addresses the lack of implementation of this ruling, which mandates specific police reforms. He has requested prompt action to enforce these directives, including the installation of CCTV cameras in all police stations.
Chopra’s letter was sent to the Prime Minister, the Chief Justice of India, the Home Minister, the Law Minister, and the Attorney General of India. He highlights that the Constitution assigns responsibility for implementing Supreme Court decisions to the executive branch, and asserts that the non-implementation of these reforms is a deliberate attempt by the executive to protect its own interests.
The letter emphasizes that the Supreme Court’s decisions include installing IP-based CCTV systems in police stations to prevent illegal activities and ensure citizen safety. Chopra outlines that these cameras should cover all critical areas within police stations, including entry points, lock-ups, and interrogation rooms, and be equipped with night vision and audio capabilities.
Chopra also mentions the need for an independent monitoring mechanism to review CCTV footage for human rights violations and suggests the establishment of various oversight bodies, such as a State Security Commission and a Police Complaints Authority.
He calls for immediate implementation of these measures and urges that his application be treated as a formal petition and complaint to ensure accountability and adherence to the Supreme Court’s directives.
