Reviewed case brief
Prakash Singh v. Union of India
(2006) 8 SCC 1
The landmark PIL directing comprehensive police reform through seven binding directives to insulate police from political interference and ensure accountability.
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Year
- 2006
- Subjects
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
- Reviewed
- 2026-06-29
Rule established
Seven directives for police reform: State Security Commission, fixed DGP tenure, fixed SHO tenure, separation of investigation from law and order, Police Establishment Board, Police Complaints Authority, National Security Commission.
Facts
Issues
Held
Ratio decidendi
How to use it in an exam
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