We, therefore, modify clause 8.2(iii), which shall be read as follows:
"iii. Police shall be at liberty to arrest persons within Court Premises or use necessary force in order: (a) to prevent the occurrence of a cognizable offence within the Court Premises, (b) to arrest the accused/suspect where on committing an offence, such accused/suspect can be apprehended at the spot, and (c) to prevent any suspect/accused entering the Court Premises with a view to evade arrest/detention."
5. As regards the apprehension expressed by the appellant- Association in respect of composition of the State Level and District Level Committee, we find adequate representation of the State Police within the State Level Committee, with the inclusion of Director General of Police and Superintendent of Police of the area concerned therein. Be that as it may, it is obvious that the task given to the State Level or the District Level Committee is not meant to/cannot be used for diluting the powers, duties or responsibilities of the authorised Police Officers in furtherance of maintenance of law and order or for the enforcement of the rule of law.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Civil Appeal No. ... of 2026 (arising Out of Special Leave to Appeal C No. 31008 of 2025)
Date of Order: 09.03.2026
Kerala Police Officers Association Vs. State Of Kerala and Ors.
Hon'ble Judges/Coram:
Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi, JJ.
Citation: MANU/SCOR/13952/2026.
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