Delhi Police and Bar Associations Form Joint Grievance Redressal Panel

Delhi Police and legal representatives in New Delhi have agreed to institutionalise a joint coordination and grievance redressal mechanism aimed at strengthening professional relations between law enforcement and advocates across the national capital. The decision was reached during a joint meeting held on October 30.

The meeting was attended by senior Delhi Police officers alongside representatives from the Bar Council of Delhi and the Coordination Committee of all District Bar Associations of Delhi. Members from the executive committees of various District Court Bar Associations also participated in the discussions.

Delhi Police Public Relations Officer Rajeev Ranjan stated that a joint coordination committee will be constituted as part of the primary decisions made during the conference. The panel is intended to facilitate regular dialogue between both institutions and resolve emerging grievances.

To support the mechanism on the ground, dedicated nodal officers will be appointed across individual district levels as well as at the Delhi Police Headquarters. The appointed nodal officers will oversee communications and work to ensure the speedy resolution of operational issues.

The two sides also established a standard protocol regarding criminal complaints against lawyers. In cases involving the registration of First Information Reports against practising advocates, the concerned bar association will be informed as far as practicable.

Additionally, bar associations agreed to furnish complete and updated directories containing details of their office bearers and members. These rosters will be submitted in both digital and physical formats to the respective district Deputy Commissioners of Police.