VIVEKANANDA INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL

STUDIES
VIVEKANANDA SCHOOL OF LAW AND LEGAL STUDIES

PSDA ACTIVITY
CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCDURE

VISIT TO POLICE STATION

ON 27TH-28TH FEBRUARY,
2023

SUBMITTED
NISHCHAY
BY...
PATHAK
15217703820
SEM VI-C
BA LLB

SUBMITTED TO... DR. SONIA JAIN

PROFESSOR,
VSLLS, VIPS
 CONTENTS

Page No. Content

1. Details of the Visit

2. Introduction

3. Organizational Setup of Police

4. Observations

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Personal Observations

6. Conclusion and Suggestions

7 - 8. Snapshots of the Visit

 DETAILS OF THE VISIT

PLACE OF THE VISIT:Police Station Tilak Marg & Barakhamba Road

Date Time Day

27-02-2023 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM Monday

28-02-2023 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM Tuesday

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 INTRODUCTION

The necessity to maintain peace and keeping law and order in the society led
to the establishment of law enforcing agency in the form of Police. The word
“police” is derived from a Latin word “politia” which stands for state or
administration. Article 246 of the Indian constitution has made police a state
subject but Delhi Police comes under concurrent list and functions under
Central Government. Section 47 and 48 of Delhi Police Act empowers
Commissioner of Police to remove a person out of Delhi as special power.

The police stations in Delhi are divided into 7 regions and each region is headed
by Joint Commissioner of Police. Each district is headed by Deputy Commissioner
of Police and each sub-division is headed by an Assistant Commissioner of
Police. The head of the Delhi Police Organization is Commissioner of Police. The
motto is “SHANTI SEVA NYAYA”. The Delhi Police also have jurisdiction over NCT of
Delhi.

The visit to Tilak Marg Police Station and Barakhamba Road Police Station
have changed my opinion regarding police stations. They have one of the
most advanced administrative systems in India. The Police is undertaking the
following activities:-

Preventing the crime

Controlling criminal activities
Arresting the anti-social elements
Maintenance of law and order
Maintaining peace and tranquility
Women protection
Controlling traffic.

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 ORGANIZATIONAL SETUP OF POLICE

Director General of Police (DGP)

↓
Inspector General of Police (IGP) or (C P)
↓
Dy. Inspector General of Police (DIGP)
↓
Superintendent of Police (SP) or (DCP)
↓
Dy. Superintendent of Police (DSP) or (ACP)
↓
Inspector of Police (IP)
↓
Sub Inspector of Police (SIP)
↓
Assistant Sub Inspector of Police (ASIP)
↓
Head Constable (HC)
↓
Constabl
e

Director General of police is the head of the police department. He saw all the
management of police and Inspector general is the second highest post of police.
There is more then one inspector general under the director general. After
that the another posts of police comes. The lowest post of police is Constable.

Inspector General of police is in charge of a zone, which comprise few ranges. Dy.
Inspector General of Police is in charge of a range, which comprise a group of
district. Superintendent of police is in charge of a district. Dy. Superintendent
of police is in charge of sub division in the district. Inspector of police is the in
charge of a police station. Sub Inspector of police is the in charge of a smaller
police station and the other officers are the staff of the police station.

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 OBSERVATIONS

On entering the premises of the police station I observed the following thing:-

Reception: On the left hand, as we entered the main gate inside the
station, there was a reception which consisted of a big wooden table. It
was headed by a lady constable. It is a place from where the complaint is
directed to the respective duty officer. No FIR is lodged in this section but
only the entries are done.

Women Help Desk: To make the women feel secured and comfortable, a
separate Women Help Desk has been created. A lady constable is present
at this help desk who deals with the women who are either complainants
or needs some information.

Duty Officer: Duty officer is a person who lodges the FIR and tells the
respective officer about the report. He maintains the daily diary and
puts entry in them. In case of cognizable offence, he lodges FIR (First
Information report) while an NCR (Non Cognizable Repot) is filled in case of
non cognizable offences. He also maintains the PCR calls.

Police Maalkhana: It is one of the most important parts of a police station.

It is a room where case property is kept. A proper register is maintained fo
this purpose and this is done by Moharrer Head Constable Malkhana i.e.
MHC. These items are collected from the place of crime and are
maintained for further trial. These items send to Forensic labs for testing.

Investigation room: There is a room in the police station where a person

weather accused or witness can be detained for some time by the
investigation officer for enquiring.

Record Room: All files are maintained here. The record of various offences
and there details, PCR call record, bail register, FIR record and other
information are maintained here.

Computer Room: The FIR is now recorded in computerized form after the
year of 2007. And all the data of police station saved on his website. This
website is police personal website.

Police Lock-Up: There are separate lock-ups for male and female. It is two
in number. A proper sanitation facility is there. Rooms have sanitation
facilities but no switchboards or fans, nails or any sharp edges which might
help to commit suicide or harem themselves in any form.
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 PERSONAL OBSERVATIONS

There was a separate pump house and an electrical sub-station to manage the
water supply and electricity in the police station, barracks and staff quarters.
There was a small temple also before the entrance gate of the police station.
The police station has now become advanced as compared to earlier. All the
data of police record are now saved in computer instead of managing it in files
and papers. FIRs are also lodged in computerized form for the maintenance of
proper record. There were some Help line No. of ambulance, fire brigade,
women help line, anti-corruption department etc. There was a separate dining
hall for the CRPF officers just next to the entrance gate of the police station.

The traffic outside the police station itself was not properly maintained and
there was no proper parking system. However the case was not the same
outside Barakhamba Road Police Station. There was a proper parking system
in the service lane for the visitors and complainants.

There was Women Help Desk present in police station which is a major step
towards the safety and empowerment of women and there was a lady
constable present at the Women Help Desk.

The physical structure of both the police stations was properly furnished and
painted. There was a sofa in the lobby of the police station for the
complainants. Also there was separate lounge where generally the police
officers try to solve the petty disputes between family members, neighbours,
husband-wife etc.

The behavior of police officers on duty was quite friendly towards us but they
seemed quite care-free when it comes to the complainants.

There were 2 CRPF officers present at the entrance gate of the police station
but no guard was present at the police booth which was just outside the
police station premises.

The crime rate in India is increasing day by day and in this era of
computerization all the complaint are lodged electronically but in CIPA room
only one police official was there who was maintaining the records.

The staff quarters for the police officers were properly furnished, hygienic and
clean but the staff quarters for the CRPF officers present there on duty were
messy and were not in good condition.

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 CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTIONS

The role of police is very crucial in maintaining peace, law and order in the
society and also it ensures the safety of the people and works in maintaining
harmony in the society. Here are few suggestions which can be adopted by
Delhi Police in order to accomplish its motto of “SHANTI SEVA NYAYA”:-

Community policing also know as pro-active policing, which is recent concept,

must be applied in its full spirit. People are still afraid of approaching police.
Thus there is an urgent for police to be the friend of the local people.

Government must take adequate steps in reforming the physical structure of the
police stations.

There must be separate departments and staff for investigation and patrolling.

A Police Complaints Authority must be created to inquire into the allegations of

police misconduct and to deal with corruption.

Some reforms must be done in order to improve the condition of maalkhanas

and the property which is there since ages and no one has came to claim it
should be disposed off.

On interaction with the SHO, we came to know that police officers are facing
frequent transfers. Therefore, a Police Establishment Board must be set up to
decide transfers, postings, promotions and other services.

The computers and other electronic machinery present in the police

station should be latest and well-advanced and police officers must be
properly trained.

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Day 1 (27th February 2023)
Tilak Marg Police Station
 Day 2 (28th February 2023)
Barakhamba Road Police Station

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