Custodial violence is not merely a law-and-order issue but a deeper governance failure. Examine the administrative lapses that enable impunity. Suggest policy mechanisms to ensure institutional accountability.
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.
Topic: Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.
Q3. Custodial violence is not merely a law-and-order issue but a deeper governance failure. Examine the administrative lapses that enable impunity. Suggest policy mechanisms to ensure institutional accountability. (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: TH
Why the question The recurrence of custodial deaths in Tamil Nadu, including the 2025 Ajith Kumar case, has reignited debates on structural impunity and administrative failure in India’s law enforcement system. Key Demand of the question The question requires an examination of the governance-related administrative lapses that allow custodial violence to persist, and demands policy-level solutions to ensure institutional accountability in policing. Structure of the Answer: Introduction Mention the contradiction between India’s constitutional guarantees and the continued incidence of custodial violence as a breakdown of state accountability. Body Administrative lapses that enable impunity – Highlight failures such as weak oversight, absence of legal safeguards, low conviction rates, political interference, and poor implementation of SC guidelines. Policy mechanisms for accountability – Suggest enactment of anti-torture laws, strengthening PCAs, use of surveillance tech, mandatory FIRs, and reform in police training. Conclusion Conclude with the need to embed ethical governance and justice in policing to uphold constitutional morality and public trust.
Why the question The recurrence of custodial deaths in Tamil Nadu, including the 2025 Ajith Kumar case, has reignited debates on structural impunity and administrative failure in India’s law enforcement system.
Key Demand of the question The question requires an examination of the governance-related administrative lapses that allow custodial violence to persist, and demands policy-level solutions to ensure institutional accountability in policing.
Structure of the Answer: Introduction Mention the contradiction between India’s constitutional guarantees and the continued incidence of custodial violence as a breakdown of state accountability.
• Administrative lapses that enable impunity – Highlight failures such as weak oversight, absence of legal safeguards, low conviction rates, political interference, and poor implementation of SC guidelines.
• Policy mechanisms for accountability – Suggest enactment of anti-torture laws, strengthening PCAs, use of surveillance tech, mandatory FIRs, and reform in police training.
Conclusion Conclude with the need to embed ethical governance and justice in policing to uphold constitutional morality and public trust.