In May 2008, the Supreme Court of India laid down six parameters to make the police effective, accountable and insulated from political interference and set up a monitoring committee to ensure that states implement police reforms. Which one of the followi

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Q: 35 (CAPF/2009)
In May 2008, the Supreme Court of India laid down six parameters to make the police effective, accountable and insulated from political interference and set up a monitoring committee to ensure that states implement police reforms.
Which one of the following is not a directive of the apex court in this regard ?

question_subject: 

Polity

question_exam: 

CAPF

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0,15,23,14,4,15,5

keywords: 

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The Supreme Court of India, in May 2008, issued directives to make the police effective, accountable, and insulated from political interference. The directives included:

1. Setting up a state security commission in every state to ensure that the state government does not exert unwanted influence or pressure on the state police. This is an important step to ensure the independence of the police force and prevent political interference in their work.

2. The selection of the state`s Director General of Police (DGP) should be from among the three most senior officers. This promotes transparency and allows for a level playing field in the selection process.

3. Fixing a minimum tenure of five years for police officers on operational posts unless they face disciplinary proceedings or have been convicted of a criminal offense. This guideline ensures a stable and consistent leadership in the police force, enabling them to carry out their duties effectively.

4. Setting up a separate investigation police force to ensure that criminal cases are prosecuted effectively. This directive aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of criminal investigations, leading to better conviction rates and overall improvement in law and order.

Out of these parameters, the directive not provided by the Supreme Court of India is option 3, which is fixing a minimum tenure of five years for police officers on operational posts.