Safeguarding Dignity and Preventing Bias in Police History Sheets: Supreme Court’s Recent Judgment on Maintenance of Police History Sheets and Surveillance Register.
Discover how the recent Supreme Court ruling reshapes police history sheets & survilence records, emphasizing dignity and bias prevention. Explore the case of Amanatullah Khan versus The Commissioner of Police, Delhi & Ors, where guidelines were issued to protect minors and innocent individuals names from history sheets & survelence records. Uncover directives urging alignment with Delhi Police’s standing order to ensure privacy and non-discrimination. This judgment sets a precedent for meticulous record-keeping while prioritizing vulnerable groups’ rights. It marks a pivotal step towards balanced surveillance and fundamental rights protection.