Breaking the police-politician nexus For the first time in independent India, the Supreme Court has intervened to bring about reforms in police force and policing in the country. But it is being strongly resisted by the ruling class, reports Deepak K Upreti.
Karnataka: A reluctant reformer The Karnataka government, which has not been very receptive to police reforms, has made a half-hearted effort to implement the directions of the Supreme Court.
Law of the jungle prevails in political raj "I have moved a contempt application against four states which are virtually in defiance of SC directives" Prakash Singh, Former DGP.
EAST & WEST
The twain shall never meet The policing in the developed world may have some functional differences but the real difference is largely set by the political class who do not interfere.
The State government has proposed a ban on the use of cellphones by schoolchildren saying that it would affect their mental and physical growth. Is the government justified? Deccan Herald had invited readers to send their responses.
Most readers opine that the ban is a wise move since the use of cell phones has affected the health and academic performances of students. Others argue that these gadgets are quintessential to this globalised world.
