SC calls out custodial deaths, pushes for working CCTVs in police stations
The Supreme Court has called custodial deaths a "blot on the system" and made it clear that India won't tolerate them.
While reviewing a case about broken CCTVs in police stations, the court pointed out that Rajasthan alone saw 11 people die in custody recently—seven just in Udaipur.
What's happening now:
In a previous order, the SC directed installation of CCTV cameras with night vision and audio at all police stations and central agencies.
But many haven't followed through—as of the latest hearing, only 11 states had filed proof of compliance.
The court warned that if updates aren't submitted soon, top officials will have to show up personally and explain why.
The next hearing is set for December 16, 2025.
The message from the bench was clear: real accountability starts with transparency, and working cameras are non-negotiable for protecting people's rights.