Derived from the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution (State List)
Police have the power to investigate crimes, arrest suspects, and maintain public order
Jurisdiction is typically limited to a specific geographical area (e.g., a state or district)
Police powers are subject to constitutional limitations, including fundamental rights
Police actions must be reasonable and proportionate
Police are accountable to the law and can be held liable for misconduct
Various laws, such as the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), define police powers and procedures
Derived from the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution (State List)
Police have the power to investigate crimes, arrest suspects, and maintain public order
Jurisdiction is typically limited to a specific geographical area (e.g., a state or district)
Police powers are subject to constitutional limitations, including fundamental rights
Police actions must be reasonable and proportionate
Police are accountable to the law and can be held liable for misconduct
Various laws, such as the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), define police powers and procedures