Allahabad HC Reprimands Principal Secretary Home Over Missing PGI Police Station CCTV Footage

• The Allahabad High Court expressed strong disapproval of the Principal Secretary Home regarding the non-availability of CCTV footage from PGI Police Station, Lucknow.
• The court rejected the excuse of 'technical malfunction' for missing footage, emphasizing that such excuses will not be accepted.
• The case involves a habeas corpus petition alleging illegal detention of Vivek Singh by PGI police on November 7, 2025.
• The High Court highlighted Supreme Court directives and DGP's circulars making it mandatory to preserve police station CCTV footage for a stipulated period.
• The Police Commissioner's affidavit failed to explain the malfunction's timing or lack of backup, with the court stating officials cannot evade responsibility.

Why It Matters: Allahabad HC criticizes Principal Secretary Home for missing PGI police station CCTV footage, rejecting 'technical malfunction' excuses.