Advocate Prashant Bhushan today told the Supreme Court that the guidelines laid down in the Prakash Singh judgment on police reforms have not been implemented till now, over 13 years after the judgment..Seeking urgent listing of the case, Bhushan told the Bench headed by Chief Justice of India SA Bobde and Justices BR Gavai and Surya Kant that there needs to be a separation of powers within the police..The wings concerning investigation and law and order need to be separated, Bhushan said, pointing out that in the absence of the same, a situation similar to what is happening in Delhi may arise. He pointed out that in the recent riots that ensued in Delhi, there are police personnel who are also accused. Thus, he called for a separation of the two wings.."Investigation is part of administration of criminal justice while law and order is an executive duty, the two need to be separated"..The Supreme Court agreed to list the matter after the Apex Court has finished hearing the reference made in the Sabarimala case..Earlier this month, another Bench of the Supreme Court comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and KM Joseph had also raised the issue of the Prakash Singh case. Justice Kaul pointed out that the states appeared to be reluctant to implement the guidelines. This remark was made when the Court was hearing an application concerning the Delhi riots..All stakeholders should lower their temperature and blood pressure: Supreme Court refuses to pass orders in Shaheen Bagh protest matter
Advocate Prashant Bhushan today told the Supreme Court that the guidelines laid down in the Prakash Singh judgment on police reforms have not been implemented till now, over 13 years after the judgment..Seeking urgent listing of the case, Bhushan told the Bench headed by Chief Justice of India SA Bobde and Justices BR Gavai and Surya Kant that there needs to be a separation of powers within the police..The wings concerning investigation and law and order need to be separated, Bhushan said, pointing out that in the absence of the same, a situation similar to what is happening in Delhi may arise. He pointed out that in the recent riots that ensued in Delhi, there are police personnel who are also accused. Thus, he called for a separation of the two wings.."Investigation is part of administration of criminal justice while law and order is an executive duty, the two need to be separated"..The Supreme Court agreed to list the matter after the Apex Court has finished hearing the reference made in the Sabarimala case..Earlier this month, another Bench of the Supreme Court comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and KM Joseph had also raised the issue of the Prakash Singh case. Justice Kaul pointed out that the states appeared to be reluctant to implement the guidelines. This remark was made when the Court was hearing an application concerning the Delhi riots..All stakeholders should lower their temperature and blood pressure: Supreme Court refuses to pass orders in Shaheen Bagh protest matter