New Delhi: In a move to strengthen coordination and professional relations between Delhi Police and the legal fraternity, both sides have agreed to institutionalise a joint coordination and grievance redressal mechanism.The decision was taken during a joint meeting held on Oct 30, attended by senior Delhi Police officers and representatives of Bar Council of Delhi, Coordination Committee of all District Bar Associations of Delhi, and the executive committees of various District Court Bar Associations.Delhi Police (PRO) Rajeev Ranjan said that as part of the key decisions, a joint coordination committee will be constituted to facilitate regular dialogue and resolve grievances.Dedicated nodal officers will also be appointed at district levels and at Police Headquarters to ensure effective communication and speedy resolution of issues.Another important decision concerns cases involving the registration of FIRs against practising advocates. In such cases, the concerned bar association will be informed, as far as practicable.The bar associations will also provide complete and updated directories of their office bearers and members in both digital and physical formats to the respective district DCPs.Emphasising the importance of mutual respect, both sides agreed that police personnel and advocates must maintain professional dignity and courtesy while interacting with each other.Meanwhile, the ACP, who was transferred following protests by lawyers, has released a video message appealing to police commissioner Anurag Kumar to convene an open-house meeting Monday.
