Police Powers by Sanjay Kumar Jain & Viplav Kumar Choudhry

Police Powers by Sanjay Kumar Jain and Viplav Kumar Choudhry, 1st Edition 2025, offers an authoritative analysis of the legal framework governing police authority in India. Published by Bharat Law House, this comprehensive volume examines statutory provisions, judicial interpretations, and practical applications of police powers. Essential for legal professionals and scholars, it provides clear insights into the balance between law enforcement and civil liberties, supporting informed decision-making and effective legal practice.

Chapter 1

Dealing with the complainants

1. Registration of FIR
2. Summoning of the suspect/witness
3. False implication
4. Improper Investigation

Chapter 2

Custodial violence

1. Illegal Detention
2. Power of arrest
3. Use of handcuff
4. Custodial Torture
5. Rape in custody

Chapter 3

Death in custody

1. Suicide in Custody
2. Death in custody in other circumstances

Chapter 4

Use of force by police

1. Defence of Superior’s Order
2. Command Responsibility

Annexure 1      The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993

Annexure 2      NHRC’s Guidelines/Procedures to be followed in cases of deaths caused in police action

Annexure 3      NHRC’s guidelines for video-filming and photography of post-mortem examination in case of death in police action

Annexure 4      NHRC’s guidelines regarding conducting of Magisterial Enquiry in cases of death in custody or in the course of police action

Annexure 5      Code of conduct for the police in India

Annexure 6      Code of conduct for law enforcement officials

Annexure 7   Basic principles on the use of force and firearms by law enforcement officials