The Court went on to point out that there was an amended standing order dated March 21, 2024 which laid down that the names of minor relatives should not be added in a history sheet, unless the minor sheltered an offender.
The Court, therefore, ordered the Delhi police to ensure that this standing order is adhered to.
The Court also directed the police to conduct periodic audits and start deleting names of minors whose names were added in history sheets but were found innocent during the investigation.
“We also direct the Commissioner of Police, Delhi to designate a senior police officer, in the rank of Joint Commissioner of Police or above, who shall periodically audit/ review the contents of the History Sheets and will ensure confidentiality and a leeway to delete the names of such persons/ juvenile/ children who are, in the course of investigation found innocent and are entitled to be expunged from the category of “relations and connections” in a History Sheet,” the Court ordered.
It added that if a police officer is found to have flouted the mandate to protect the identities of minors while preparing history sheets, prompt action should be taken against such delinquent officers.
Source: Barandbench
