Delhi HC orders police to file meeting minutes on judges' security
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday, 13 May 2025, directed the Delhi Police to place on record the minutes of a meeting held to discuss security arrangements for judicial officers across the national capital. The direction came during a hearing on a petition seeking enhanced protection for judges at their residences.
Background and the Petition
The matter stems from a petition filed by the Judicial Service Association of Delhi, seeking the appointment of personal security officers (PSOs) and additional security arrangements for judges at their homes. The petitioners have argued that judicial officers frequently handle sensitive matters and issue orders in high-profile cases, making adequate residential security a necessity rather than a privilege.
What Transpired in Court
A single-judge bench of Justice Manoj Jain was informed during the hearing that a meeting involving officials from the Delhi government, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, and the Delhi Police had already been convened pursuant to the court's earlier direction. However, the minutes of that deliberation had not yet been placed before the court.
Justice Jain directed the Delhi Police to file an affidavit along with the complete minutes of the meeting on the next date of hearing.
