More than 70% police personnel believe they should be allowed to use force without punishment : 2025 survey
A 2025 survey by Common Cause and CSDS reveals that over 70% of Indian police personnel believe they should have broader powers to use force without fear of punishment. The findings contrast with existing legal frameworks like the BNSS that emphasize judicial oversight and minimal force.
The police response to the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) “Chalo Sansad” march earlier this week has once again put the spotlight on the limits of police power. As videos showing the use of tear gas, pellet guns and lathi charges during the protest circulated widely, the incident reignited questions over when force may be used, the safeguards governing arrests, and the balance between maintaining public order and protecting civil liberties.
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