Assistant Professor,
Human rights are basic standards without which people cannot live with dignity. The Human Rights needs to be protected in general and that too from the human beings in particular. In a democratic society like India, it is the responsibility of the State to protect and promote human rights. All State institutions whether they are the police department, the army, the judiciary or civil administration have a duty to respect human rights, prevent human rights violations, and take active steps for the promotion of human rights. The very respect for human rights lies at the heart of good governance. The role of the police is especially significant in this respect. The police is charged with the responsibility of maintaining order and enforcing laws. Thus, the onus of bringing those who break the law including laws which protect peoples human rights before the criminal justice system lies on the police. This paper is an attempt to examine whether Police acts as Protector of Human Rights or acts against human beings in manner which is inhumane.
