CCTV camera footages: Use of photography and videography at the crime scene – In earlier order dated 03.04.2018 in SLP(Crl) no.2302 of 2017, directions were given to the Administrators of the Union Territory, State Governments and other Central Agencies to effectively implement use of photography and videography at the crime scene – Compliance Affidavits and Action Taken Reports filed by 14 States failed to disclose exact position of CCTV cameras qua each Police Station and were bereft of relevant details – They are directed to submit Compliance Affidavits and Action Taken Reports within six weeks stating details as mentioned in paragraph 8 of this order – As regards the constitution of Oversight Committees in accordance with order dated 03.04.2018, this should be done at State and District Levels and the State/Union Territories Finance Departments to allocate the funds for the said purpose at the earliest – Duty and responsibility for the working, maintenance and recording of CCTVs would be that of the SHO of the police station concerned – State and Union Territory would ensure installation of CCTV cameras in each and every Police Station functioning in the respective State and/or Union Territory – Directions passed regarding specification of CCTV systems – Direction to set up Human Rights Courts in each District of every State/Union Territory for redressal of complaints of force used at Police Stations resulting in serious injury and/or custodial deaths – Union of India to also file affidavit giving updates on the constitution and workings of the Central Oversight body – Union of India is also directed to install CCTV cameras and recording equipment in the offices of investigative/enforcement agencies – The Executive/Administrative/Police Authorities directed to implement this order both in letter and in spirit as soon as possible.
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