Delhi High Court Directs Decision Within Six Months on Police Body-Camera SOP

The Delhi High Court directed authorities to take a decision within six months on a standard operating procedure governing body-worn cameras used by police.

Background

The matter arose from a petition seeking clear rules for recording and use of body-camera footage during police duties.

Legal issue

The legal issue concerns transparent and accountable use of recording technology while respecting privacy and evidentiary safeguards.

Court’s approach

The Court required an administrative decision on the proposed framework rather than prescribing every operational rule itself.

What follows

The responsible authorities must complete the decision-making exercise within the period fixed. Whether a particular SOP is adopted remains for them to determine lawfully.