Criminology - Module 1.1

What is the role of police in India?

• Maintaining Law and Order: Public Safety, Crowd Control

• Crime Prevention and Investigation: Preventive Measures, Investigation

• Enforcement of Laws: Legal Enforcement, Regulatory Functions

• Emergency Response: Disaster Management, Crisis Management

• Community Policing: Public Relations, Problem Solving

• Training and Development: Professional Training, Adapting to Change

• Reforms and Accountability: Modernization Efforts, Public Accountability

• Specialized Units: Counter Terrorism, Forensics and Cybercrime

What are the constitutional provisions regarding policing in India?

• Article 246 and the 7th Schedule

• Article 245

• Article 22

• Article 14

• Article 21

• Article 32

• Article 40

• Article 239 and 240

• Article 311

What is Article 246 and the seventh schedule?

The constitution divides the powers by:

• Union List

• State List

• Concurrent List

What is Article 245?

It is the extent of laws:

• State Jurisdiction

• Central Jurisdiction

What is Article 22?

It is protection against arrest and detention:

• Fundamental Rights

• Right to be Informed

• Right to Legal Representation

• Preventive Detention

What is Article 14?

It is the right to equality:

• Equality Before Law

What is Article 21?

It is the right to life and personal liberty:

• Protection of Personal Liberty

What is Article 32?

It is the right to constitutional remedies:

• Habeas Corpus

• Mandamus

• Prohibition

• Certiorari

• Quo Warranto

What is Article 40?

It is the organization of village panchayats, local governance.

What is Article 239 and 240?

It is the administration of union territories.

What is Article 311?

It is the dismissal, removal or reduction in rank.

What is the role of police at the international level?

• International Cooperation: Cross-Border Crime Fighting, Interpol

• Peacekeeping and Stability Operations: UN Peacekeeping, EU Missions

• Counter-Terrorism Efforts: Global Initiatives, Specialized Units

• Training and Capacity Building: International Training Programs, Technical Assistance

• Legal and Judicial Cooperation: Extradition Treaties, Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties

• Human Rights and Rule of Law: Human Rights Standards, Monitoring and Reporting

• Cybercrime and Digital Security: Global Cybercrime Units, Information Sharing

• Disaster Response and Humanitarian Assistance: Emergency Response, Coordination with NGOs

• International Crime Agencies and Forums: Europol, UNODC

• Cultural and Diplomatic Relations: Cultural Exchange