Police are the public’s first contact with the law—but many lack proper training or accountability
71 per cent of police surveyed support using torture. Mob justice and encounters find silent support
India’s police still follow colonial-era models built for authority, not democracy
India hasn’t ratified the UN Convention Against Torture. Court rulings exist but lack consistent enforcement
1,723 custodial deaths in 2019. Just 33 per cent of Indians trust the police
Systemic legal training and accountability are key to a just and democratic police force