The Supreme Court of India has ordered the Union home secretary to appear before it on Tuesday to assist in the implementation of a scheme for installing CCTV cameras in police stations. This decision follows a suo motu case regarding the lack of functional CCTVs, with the court expressing concern over a recent media report about the removal of cameras from a Chinese firm due to security issues. During the hearing, Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta highlighted the necessity for a high-level official to attend meetings on this matter, expressing dissatisfaction with the attendance of an under secretary level officer. The court noted that while 60% of the funding for CCTV installations is provided by the central government, many states are already implementing these systems, with Kerala reportedly having the best setup. The Supreme Court's previous directives include ensuring that CCTV cameras are installed in all police stations, covering entry and exit points, and equipping them with night vision capabilities and audio recording. The court has mandated that these systems must allow for data storage of at least one year.