#police surveillance

Karnataka High Court reinforces that rowdy-sheet endorsements without strict adherence to B.S. Prakash guidelines violate due process, mandating deletion of entries. The ruling underscores judicial oversight over police surveillance powers, ensuring procedural safeguards for individuals listed as 'rowdy-sheeters'.

Madhya Pradesh High Court rules that retaining an acquitted individual's name in the 'Gunda List' without due process violates Article 21. The court directed the police to decide the representation within four months, reinforcing procedural fairness in state surveillance mechanisms.