“A Critical Study on The Laws Relating to The Powers Given to The Police Authority in The Criminal Justice System.”

Author:  Aabha Gandhi & Simandeep kaur, Students at School of Law, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India

Best Citation- Aabha Gandhi & Simandeep kaur, A Critical Study on The Laws Relating to The Powers Given to The Police Authority in The Criminal Justice System, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CRIMINAL JURISPRUDENCE, 1 (1) of 2023, Pg. 39-44, ISBN – 978-81-960677-6-2.

ABSTRACT

This research study seeks to assess how police authorities not performing their duties can affect the general public in the criminal justice system and seeks to assess the solutions or safeguards relating to the same. This research study aims to find adequate safeguards and measures preventing the general public from infringing on fundamental rights and human rights. This research paper is completely based on the doctrinal method of study as it deals with the study of existing laws, related cases, and authoritative material. It is based on the primary source of data as well as secondary sources of data. The research study mainly relies on quantitative and qualitative research methods as the study will be done by textual analysis, surveys, and analysis based on the texts and the cases. This research paper will focus on the areas of police powers when it comes to maintaining order and peace. The aim of this research paper is to conduct a systematic review of decisions in order to trace evolving judicial techniques for determining the actual duty of police officers and their use of power for the protection of the general public. It is asserted that there is an ambiguity in the legislation governing the use of power by police officers. It should have safeguards for the general public as it will to the infringement of fundamental and human rights.

KEYWORDS: Fundamental rights, Infringement, Judicial techniques, Police powers, Public, Safeguards.