Supreme Court Rejects Plea for Mandatory CCTV in Police Stations and Holding Cells
Summary
The Supreme Court administration has rejected a writ petition seeking mandatory CCTV installation in all police offices and holding cells across Nepal. The petition also asked for secure audio-video archiving of arrest records for 12 to 18 months.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court administration declared inadmissible a writ petition demanding CCTV cameras in all police offices and holding cells across Nepal.
- The petition sought audio-video recording with night vision and secure storage of footage for 12 to 18 months.
- It also asked for an integrated standard for digital records from the time of arrest.
- Registrar Bhadrakali Pokharel rejected the petition, saying the petitioner had not provided concrete studies, research, or official data.
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