Police Reforms in India: Constitutional Imperatives, Judicial Interventions and Contemporary Challenges

Author(s)	Dr. Salim Jawed
Country	India
Abstract	Police reforms in India have long been recognised as a critical prerequisite for democratic governance, protection of human rights, and effective administration of criminal justice. Despite numerous expert commissions, judicial mandates, and model legislations, the police system continues to operate largely within a colonial framework characterised by politicisation, weak accountability, and declining public trust. This article is based on the earlier scholarly work on police reforms, critically re-examines the evolution of police reforms in India, with particular emphasis on constitutional mandates, the Supreme Court's decision in Prakash Singh v. Union of India (2006), and developments up to 2025. Using doctrinal and analytical methods, the paper argues that meaningful police reform is indispensable for strengthening the rule of law and democratic legitimacy. The study concludes by proposing a reform-oriented framework that balances autonomy with accountability and aligns policing with constitutional values.
Keywords	Police Reforms, Rule of Law, Accountability, Human Rights, Criminal Justice System, India.
Field	Sociology > Administration / Law / Management
Published In	Volume 16, Issue 1, January-March 2025
Published On	2025-02-25

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