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Background
Overview
This judgment is a cornerstone for understanding police reforms, judicial activism, and the delicate balance between the executive, judiciary, and constitutional bodies in India's federal structure. It highlights challenges in governance and implementation of judicial directives.
The Prakash Singh vs Union of India judgment, delivered by the Supreme Court in 2006, is a landmark ruling that laid down seven directives for police reforms in India, aiming to insulate the police from political interference and ensure their functional autonomy and accountability.