Police Discretion in India: Legal and Extralegal Factors

This book is the first empirical study of police discretion in India, addressing issues and concerns of arrest discretion behavior of police with analysis of available literature internationally. It establishes how extralegal determinants like subculture, environment, and situations influence arrest discretion as much as legal determinants, and provides vital explanations on the working of the police system in India.

Format: Hardback
Length: 206 pages
Publication date: 31 August 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This groundbreaking book is the first empirical exploration of police discretion in India, delving beyond mere anecdotes to address the complex issues and concerns surrounding the behavior of law enforcement officials when making arrests. By extensively analyzing relevant international literature and conducting rigorous tests within the Indian context, it seeks to validate the validity of these practices and shed light on the gaps that exist between legislative intent and field law enforcement. Furthermore, the book establishes the profound influence of extralegal factors, such as subculture, environment, and specific situations, on arrest discretion, alongside the legal determinants of statutes, rules, manuals, and court rulings. It offers invaluable insights into the functioning of the Indian police system, making it an essential resource for policymakers, police leaders, judiciary officers, scholars, researchers, and enthusiasts of criminology, criminal justice, sociology, social anthropology, and South Asian studies.

Weight: 600g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032496382