Whether the Use of Reasonable or Excessive Force by Police in Discharge of their Duties is Justified?

Abstract

Police are one of the most ineluctable institution of the nation. The police officers are the most discernible government’s representative who are anticipated to be the most approachable, apposite, interactive and vigorous institute of any society. Police is the foremost and pivotal authority whom we approach in case of any wrongdoing or crime against us. Apart from registering the First Information Report, these law enforcement officers are responsible for the maintenance of public peace and order. The paramount responsibility of police officers is to safeguard the life, liberty and property of the people. The police force is entrusted with the allegiance of preserving the valuable Human Rights of the citizens. There are many Acts such as The Police Act, 1861; The Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946 and The Model Police Act, 2006, etc which have formulated provisions for the administration and functions of the police officers. But the public is unaware about the powers, duties and authority up to which the rozzers can exercise their powers and functions.[1] This is from where the whole predicament embarks.