28 Nov 2016 | GS2 | Police in India are often in the news, and are frequently criticised for not being able to prevent crime. There is a view that police/public order should be brought under the Concurrent List to improve the law and order situation and prevent misuse of police. Why are such proposals being mooted? What are the other problems with our police forces?

GS2 (Polity and Governance)

Police in India are often in the news, and are frequently criticised for not being able to prevent crime. There is a view that police/public order should be brought under the Concurrent List to improve the law and order situation and prevent misuse of police. Why are such proposals being mooted? What are the other problems with our police forces?

Indian Express, Niti Aayog, Timeline of Police Reforms – Satyamev Jayate