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PAPER ID: IJIM/Vol. 7(XII)April 2023/1-5/1
AUTHOR: Arvind Kumar
TITLE: CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND POLICE REFORMS IN INDIA FOR THE SEQUENCE OF CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE
ABSTRACT: India is the largest democracy in the world but regrettably, the criminal justice system’s shortcomings have caused it to lose some of its luster over time. As a result, the judicial system needs to be reconsidered and reformulated in order to handle the issues of the present. We are in a critical period of time due to the intense drive for justice. There are some gaps in the policy framework that call for the creation of various tactics and strategies that can be successfully incorporated. Therefore, it is important to look at the system’s targets in order to comprehend the criminal justice system better. According to the Constitution, states are in charge of police matters. The 29 states all have their own police forces as a result. In order to help the states maintain law and order, the centre is also permitted to keep its own police forces. As a result, it keeps seven core police units and a few additional police organisations for specialised jobs including gathering intelligence, conducting investigations, conducting research, preserving records, and providing training. Police forces’main responsibilities are to uphold and enforce the law, look into crimes, and protect national security. To effectively carry out their duties in a big and populous nation like India, police forces must be well-resourced in terms of personnel, equipment, and forensic, communication, and transport support. Additionally, they must be given the operational freedom to carry out their duties in a professional manner as well as favourable working conditions (such as set working hours and prospects for advancement) while nevertheless being held accountable for subpar work or the abuse of their authority. This study gives a general review of the Indian police system and identifies the major problems that interfere with it.
KEYWORDS: Criminal Justice, Reform, Criminology, Police Reform, Judiciary, Bail, Commission Reports