Overview
The Supreme Court on April 28, 2026 directed a high‑level meeting to be held on May 6, 2026 to examine how State governments are using central funds allocated for installing CCTVs in police stations.
Key Developments
- Bench composition: The matter was heard by a two‑judge Bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta.
- Amicus curiae involvement: Siddhartha Dave, a senior advocate, is assisting the Court as amicus curiae in a suo motu proceeding concerning the lack of functional CCTVs in police stations.
- Meeting participants: The Court ordered that the Home Secretary of the Centre (or a nominee not below the rank of Joint/Additional Secretary) and the Home Secretaries of all States/Union Territories must attend.
Important Facts
The Court observed that despite earmarked funds, many police stations across the country still lack operational CCTVs. The directive aims to create a coordinated mechanism for monitoring fund utilisation, ensuring that the allocated resources translate into functional surveillance infrastructure. The meeting on May 6 will serve as a platform for the Centre and sub‑national governments to present utilisation reports and discuss implementation bottlenecks.
Exam Relevance
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