Police In India : Facts & Figures
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Procedure Of Filing An FIR
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What Is A Search Warrant?
People’s homes and offices are private places and so the law requires any authority who wants to invade that privacy give concrete and legitimate reason to do so.
If the police wish to enter and conduct a search of a private residence or office then, they must first go before a magistrate and give credible reason for it. If the magistrate is convinced that there is validity in the police’s presented reasons, a court signed and sealed search warrant is issued by the magistrate.
The authority of a search warrant is very limited and it must detail the name and rank of the particular officer who is allowed to enter the place.
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5 Things that will make me proud of Indian Politics
When records are clean
30% of Lok Sabha candidates from leading political parties face criminal charges that range from assault and extortion to rioting, attempt to murder and defamation (Source: Association for Democratic Reforms).
Candidates facing criminal charges should be banned from contesting altogether.
When deadlines are met
Every political party releases their party manifesto promising benefits. There has to be a time-frame which they must be held accountable for. This will ensure transparency.
When voting is easy
It's a mammoth task for the Election Commission to ensure a smooth electoral process for a democracy as large as India. However, if the process to register to vote was made easy and accessible, the youth of the nation would have no excuse not to vote.
When more women govern the country
As of 2012, women in Indian parliament constituted barely 10.9%. India is ranked the lowest when it comes to women's participation in politics.
More women in the system will lend a much-needed perspective to the country's governance.
When education holds weight
The least qualification for any aspiring candidate should be a graduate degree. Educated politicians can take this country forward. A young and educated politician can be an example for the rest of the country and is able to govern without biases. An educated India can be an empowered India.
These are only some examples that we have suggested. Do feel free to share your views in the comment section.
Let's work towards a country we all are proud of!
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8 things you should know about General Elections 2014
1. Election Dates – April 7 to May 12
Voting for General Elections 2014 will be held over a nine-day period from April 7 to May 12.
2. Election results on May 16
Counting of votes will be held on May 16, 2014.
3. March 9 electoral rolls displayed at all polling stations
Special camps will be held on March 9, 2014 (Sunday) at all polling stations – for voters to check their names in the electoral list, and to verify or modify any elector-related details.
4. Transgendered Voters
EC has allowed enrollment of transgender persons with gender written as "Others" in the electoral rolls since 2012. The number of electors enrolled as transgender stands at 28,314.
5. Basic Facilities provision
Every Polling Station will be equipped with basic facilities like drinking water, shed, toilet, ramp for the physically challenged voters and a standard voting compartment etc.
6. NOTA
In the Ballot Units, below the name of the last candidate, there will now be a button for NOTA option so that electors who do not want to vote for any of the candidates can exercise their option by pressing the button against NOTA.
To know more about NOTA, please visit - http://www.jaagore.com/power-of-49/not-a-bad-move
7. Photo Voter Slips
EC has directed that Voter Slip, along with Photo (wherever present in the roll) will be distributed to all enrolled voters by the District Election Officer. Additionally, the said Voter Slip should be in languages in which electoral roll is published for that assembly constituency. These Voter Slips will also be accepted as identity proof of voters at Polling Stations.
8. Complaint Redressal Mechanism – Call Centre and Website
All States/ UTs shall have a complaint redressal mechanism based on a dedicated call centre and website. The National Call Centre number is 1950 - a toll free number. The URL of the complaint registration website will be announced for each State/ UT by the respective Chief Electoral Officer separately.
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10 Photos That WIll Make You Want To Vote
General Elections 2014 has set the country alight with frenzy. Many of us voted, some never voted, and a few were unable to cast their votes.
Let's revisit Elections 2014 - here are 10 images of people who have gone through thick and thin just to be able to vote in #Election2014.
Take a look at some Power Voters below. They should make you want to vote too.
World's Shortest Woman Votes!
Jyoti Amge aged 20 years and a first-time voter, shows her voter ID and ink-marked finger after casting her vote in Nagpur. Jyoti holds Guinness World Record as the smallest woman (2 ft 0.6 in).
90 year old Voting for Peace
90-yr-old Rashidan a resident of Muzaffarnagar, said that she's voting for peace.
Voting on Wedding Day!
A young couple in Nagpur pushed their wedding back by a few hours, just so that they could go and vote. The groom said, "Today is my wedding day, and we embark on a new life. So the first thing we have done together is voting for the right Government."
His Vote Matters
An elderly man proudly displays the inked finger after voting at Lajpat Nagar, Delhi on April 10.
A Retired Doctor Votes
This 75-year-old retired doctor is in a wheelchair and yet she voted because she does not think that exercising her right to vote is a burden.
Voting since 1962
Rajesh Sah has been voting since 1962 - almost ever since our democracy came into being.
97-year-old woman votes
Yashodabai Saboo, 97 years old was taken to vote at the Hyderabad elections.
Voting on her daughter's wedding day
On her daughter's wedding day, which happened to be the day Mumbai went to vote, Meena Chendvankar woke up early in the morning to cast her vote, despite her name not showing up on the voter list. The election officers wouldn't allow her to find her name at the election office, so she showed the mehendi on her hands to them and told them, "I have important things to do today. But finding my name in that sheet is equally important for all of us!" She finally cast her vote in Mumbai and proceeded to her daughter's marriage.
Ailing elderly woman votes, and encourages others to vote
A 79-year-old ailing woman displays her inked finger early in the morning. She also instructed her nurse to go back to home to go cast her vote, which is in a distant part of Bangalore.
Election officials at work in Kashmir
Election official carries an electronic voting machine across a makeshift bridge after picking it up from a distribution centre in Doda, Kashmir on April 16.
Vote for India
If these ten incredible photo stories do not shake you out of the numbness we all have been conditioned to - what else will? Make sure you exercise your basic right as an Indian citizen - go out and vote - be a part of the world's largest democracy voting for change this summer.
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Register to Vote in 3 Easy Steps!
Women make up 49% of the voting population, yet a large number of women are not even registered voters. This year it's time to change that! With the 1st phase of the election starting soon, ensure that you register to vote now. Follow this easy process to create your Voter ID :
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1. Fill in the Form 6
The first step to registering for your Voter Card is filling in Form 6 - http://www.jaagore.com/vote/register-to-vote
2. Organize your Documents
There are some basic documents you need to submit with your Form 6. These documents need to be attested or certified before you submit them.
ID proof: Everyone needs to submit ID proof: Any government recognized photo identification will suffice. For instance:
- Passport
- Driving License
- Pan Card
- Student Identification Card
Address Proof: You need to submit a proof of residence. You need to have lived at that address for 6 months to register to vote at that address. Any of this documentation will serve as address proof:
- Bank / Kisan / Post Office current Pass Book
- Ration Card
- Passport
- Driving License
- Income Tax Assessment Order
- Latest rental agreement
- Latest Water / Telephone / Electricity / Gas Connection Bill for that address, either in the name of the applicant or that of his / her immediate relation (parents) etc.
- Any post / letter / mail delivered through Indian Postal Department in the applicant’s name at the address of ordinary residence.
If these documents are not in your name and are in your landlord's name, she or he can sign an affidavit stating that you stay at the mentioned address. If your proof of address is in a family member's name, you need to prove the relationship; you will need a birth certificate to prove a relationship to your parents, and a marriage certificate if the address is registered in your spouse's name.
Age Proof: If you are between the ages of 18 - 22, you need to submit age verification. Any government recognized documents will suffice, such as the following:
- Birth certificate issued by Municipal Authority or district office of the Registrar of Births & Deaths or Baptism certificate
- Birth certificate from the school (Govt. / Recognised) last attended by the applicant or any other recognized educational institution
- If a person is class 10 pass (or above), he should give a copy of the marksheet of class 10, if it contains date of birth as a proof of date of birth
- Marksheet of class 8 or class 5 if it contains date of birth
- Passport
- PAN card
- Driving License
- Aadhar letter issued by UIDAI.
3. Submit your form 6
You need to submit your Form 6 and certified documents to your nearest ERO. You will receive a receipt on submitting your form; keep it handy as you might need it to trace your forms!
It should take about a month to 45 days for you to find out about the status of your voter ID. Either you will get a call or receive it in the mail. If you haven't received it, you could contact the ERO office where you submitted your form with the receipt you received upon submitting your form.
If Election Day arrives and you still don’t have a voter's ID card, you need not worry - as long as your name is on the election rolls, you will be allowed to vote. Just carry your photo id (DL, Pan Card, Passport etc.)
For more information, you can also visit http://www.jaagore.com/vote/faq/
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5 reasons why we are such lazy voters
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1. We hate standing in queues
Election day is a declared bank holiday. So why would we stand in long queues when we could be enjoying ourselves anywhere else?
We'd rather wait in a really long line to buy tickets to the latest blockbuster movie… but waiting in a line just to cast our votes? Nope, we'll pass.
2. We don’t like the effort that comes with it
The process of applying for a Voter ID is too tedious. Moreover, we don’t want to take the trouble of doing our homework in finding out our constituencies, our MPs or our polling booths. It’s too time consuming, and definitely not worth our effort.
We wouldn’t mind going on a hunt across the city to find the perfect pair of shoes – but when it comes to making a difference to the country…that can wait for later.
3. We don’t really care
It's not like we as citizens are directly affected by the person who comes to power, right? We can complain all we want, but to actually do something about the problem? Now that's pushing it!
4. We find it boring
Just to open the newspaper and read about election coverage is so boring, when we would rather be reading about pop culture.
But Politics? BORING!
5. "Things will never change anyway."
All the politicians are corrupt and one single vote is not going to make any difference. Like, Seriously!
We get what we deserve
These are the exact reasons why we live in such a troubled country – we deserve it. If we make excuses and do not wake up from our apathy, things will worsen for each one of us. Let’s learn to be responsible citizens to pass on a better India to our children.
The first step in being good citizens is in exercising our most basic right: the right to vote. We lose the right to demand a better city, a better state or a better country if we do not exercise our right to vote.
So don’t be lazy, own up to your country, go out and vote!
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8 Ways To Become a Good Voter
Enough has been said about what politicians ‘do or don't’. We, the society, must learn to practice what we preach. Before we point fingers at anyone, we need to ensure that we have done our bit.
Before we get politicians to take their oath to office, let's take our Pledge to Vote!
Cast your Vote
I pledge to honour and respect my vote by casting it
People's Power
I pledge to make the leaders in power come to terms with the power of people - i.e. the power of our votes.
No more Complaints
I pledge to not complain about bad governance but to do something about it – by making an informed choice and holding the elected representatives accountable.
Educate Myself
I pledge to educate myself about my local constituency's MP and the parties contesting, so that I can make an informed choice.
Promote Informed Voting
I pledge to educate myself and others on the procedures to vote, and encourage others to vote.
No to Petty Politics
I pledge to not be influenced by religion, caste, race, community or language, when voting.
Vote to Change
I pledge to understand that my vote is my chance to bring about the desired changes in my country, and I pledge to not waste this chance!
Vote Wisely
I am a voter, and I will vote wisely!
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