Police Complaints Authority

Activists, civil society groups oppose ex-IPS officer heading police watchdog in Haryana, cite SC ruling

August 11, 2025 5:31 am

Haryana government officials claimed that the Act empowers the Police Complaints Authority to inquire into allegations of serious misconduct against police personnel, either suo motu or based on complaints received from victims

FIR against Chandigarh dentist: 'Gross misconduct', PCA recommends inquiry against two police officials for faulty probe

April 08, 2025 2:43 am

The bench of PCA added that it appears from the circumstances that the police officials were determined to implicate Dr Dhawan in this case on the basis of faulty or no investigation

Deviance and the force

March 17, 2014 10:27 pm

Before we advocate another watchdog, we need to ask how much police accountability will be enough

Perpetuating impunity

February 24, 2014 9:22 am

Maharashtra’s police complaints authorities are designed to be cosmetic sops

PCA recast but without recommended names

January 03, 2014 4:07 am

None of the 11 names recommended by UT Home Secretary Anil Kumar for the post of chairman and members of the Police Complaints Authority (PCA) has found favour with the UT Administrator.

Woman accuses policeman of mocking at her

November 13, 2013 1:37 am

CN & heard

November 11, 2013 12:56 am

In his petition Vikram had clearly raised the apprehension that he may be harmed or implicated in a false case at the behest of the sub-inspector.

Srivastava’s appointment to PCA ‘improper’: Legal experts

November 10, 2013 4:03 am

Legal experts said that not only is Srivastava’s appointment inappropriate but it is also highly improper.

Approach apex court if you’re aggrieved with PCA orders,UT told

November 09, 2013 3:24 am

The High Court asked the administration to approach the Supreme Court if it was aggrieved with the orders passed by the PCA.

Approach apex court if you’re aggrieved with PCA orders,UT told

November 09, 2013 3:24 am

The High Court asked the administration to approach the Supreme Court if it was aggrieved with the orders passed by the PCA.