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Knowledge and Empowerment Now! Resource Program

What to expect at a police station in India

Published: 13 December 2024

ABOUT

This toolkit is a game-changer! The first of its kind, it’s designed to demystify the police and their power by putting critical knowledge directly into the hands of the people. It walks you through every crucial step—from filing a police complaint to understanding your rights at a police station. It’s your guide to everything: the First Information Report (FIR), the roles of different officers, your rights as an arrested person, safeguards against torture and ill-treatment, and the realities of detention and interrogation. This toolkit lays bare bail processes, the difference between arrest warrants and search warrants, and even how to access legal aid—empowering you to confront the system head-on and demand accountability.

This is more than just a toolkit—it’s a tool for justice! It’s here to equip every Indian citizen and resident with the knowledge to protect their rights, promote respect for the law, and dismantle systemic abuse. We are fighting for transparency, police accountability, and justice for all. This toolkit will help prevent abuse of power, increase public safety, and bridge the dangerous gap between the police and the public.

Now, armed with this knowledge, we can hold the system accountable and work together to create a just society. Stand up, speak out, and transform the system—one informed citizen at a time!

Chief Author and Co-Editor: Aakanksha Manjunathaswamy

Co-Authors: Aswini R, Harishankar M, Isaac L, Pratham M, Shambhavi U and Shubham M

Co-Editor: Harshavardhana Manjunathaswamy

Visual Illustrator: Mouli Mandal and team

read the COMPLETE toolkit

Available in English, Kannada, Hindi, and Telugu (Tamil, Malayalam, Bengali and Assamese coming soon!)

Chapter 06:

  • Rights of an Arrested person

  • SAFEGUARDS AGAINST TORTURE AND ILL-TREATMENT

Chapter 10:

  • ARREST WARRANT AND SEARCH WARRANT

  • INTERROGATION PROCESS

  • DETENTION PERIODS

ABOUT THE Knowledge and empowerment Now! resource program:

The Knowledge and Empowerment Now! resource program aims to combat misinformation, disinformation, and information accessibility challenges by advocating for truth, transparency, and open access.

This annual initiative is dedicated to crafting and delivering vital community resources and toolkits tailored to address the prevalent and urgent requirements of the time.