Indu Malhotra Committee

Context: Recently, the Supreme Court of India has appointed a committee chaired by its former judge Indu Malhotra.

Background

• The supreme court reserved orders on a plea by Delhi-based ‘Lawyer’s Voice’ on January 10. The plea sought a probe into PM security breach and action against the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police, Punjab for the security gap.

Key Committee

The Committee is appointed to inquire into a security breach that led to the Prime Minister’s convoy being stuck on a flyover in Punjab.

• It will also include the Registrar General of Punjab and Haryana Court.
• Director General of National Investigation Agency or an officer nominated by him, who is not below the rank of Inspector General
• ADGP (Security) of Punjab Police.

The Inquiry committee has been set by supreme court to look into who is responsible for the security breach. Committee will also suggest safeguards, which are necessary for security of the PM and Constitutional functionaries.