The purpose of the compilation of this Manual is to highlight that the emphasis on protection of human rights of the masses is nether a new concept nor something that is being imposed on the police force unreasonably…the crux and the emphasis of all the texts from the Constitution of India, to the IPC, Cr. PC, the reports of the Police Commission, Judicial decisions etc has been to follow the path of human rights. It is the most sacred duty of the police force and doing so, not only enables them to give a result oriented performance, but helps them in winning over the public support too. Manual on Human Rights for Police Officers 15