Madras HC Asks Tamil Nadu DGP to Explain Compliance With SC CCTV Mandate

The Madras High Court has directed Tamil Nadu's Director General of Police to submit a report on CCTV footage preservation at police stations across the state. The court sought clarification on whether the footage is being retained for the 18-month period required under a Supreme Court order. The directive comes amid concerns that the state may not be fully complying with the apex court's guidelines on police station surveillance. The Supreme Court had previously mandated the installation and preservation of CCTV footage at police stations to ensure accountability and prevent custodial misconduct.
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