Shillong: The High Court of Meghalaya has ordered the state government to submit a formal affidavit detailing the installation and maintenance of CCTV cameras at the Laban Police Station and every other police facility throughout the state. The directive was issued by Chief Justice Revati Mohite Dere and Justice W Diengdoh during a hearing regarding a public interest litigation.
This legal challenge claims the state is failing to follow the Supreme Court ruling in Paramvir Singh Saini v. Baljit Singh. That 2021 judgment mandates the use of surveillance technology in stations to prevent misconduct and ensure the protection of fundamental rights. Addressing the requirements of the court, Additional Advocate General K Khan asked for additional time to prepare the response.
The bench mandated that the state report must specify the exact locations of the cameras and clarify how long the recorded footage is stored. The court granted a four-week window for the filing of the affidavit, requiring an advance copy to be sent to the petitioner. The court order also noted that officials must ensure a representative appears for respondent No. 8 at the next session. The matter is currently scheduled for further proceedings on July 24, 2026.
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