Delhi Police Warns Against Blanket Security for Judicial Officers
Blanket security for judicial officers may affect law and order duties, police tell Delhi HC
Hindustan Times
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The Delhi Police has advised the Delhi High Court that security for judicial officers should be based on individual threat assessments rather than a blanket policy. This approach is crucial to maintain law and order and ensure efficient resource allocation, as blanket security could have significant policy implications.
- 01Delhi Police recommends individual threat assessments for judicial officer security.
- 02Current security arrangements include 44 high court judges and 12 other judicial officers.
- 03A dedicated court security unit has been established for high and district court complexes.
- 04Most states follow a similar individual assessment approach for judicial security.
- 05The matter will be further discussed in court on July 7.
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The Delhi Police has filed an affidavit in the Delhi High Court emphasizing the need for security for judicial officers to be determined by individual threat assessments rather than a blanket policy. The police highlighted that blanket security could significantly impact law and order duties and resource allocation. Currently, 44 high court judges receive security based on their position, while 12 judicial officers are protected based on specific threats. The affidavit noted that during a May 4 meeting, it was agreed that any request from the high court for security would be acted upon immediately, pending a detailed assessment. Furthermore, a dedicated court security unit has been established to ensure safety in court complexes. The police pointed out that there is no uniform practice across states regarding blanket security, with most states opting for assessments based on threat perception. The court has scheduled a further hearing for this matter on July 7.
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The decision on security measures for judicial officers could affect the safety of judges and the overall functioning of the judiciary in Delhi.
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