Policing the Republic 2.0 is a rigorous, thought-provoking examination of Indian policing at a historic crossroads. Moving beyond colonial legacies and superficial reform debates, the book argues that law and order without legitimacy becomes repression, while liberty without order descends into chaos. The police, therefore, must stand precisely in between—strong yet restrained, authoritative yet humane.

Blending constitutional philosophy, ground realities, comparative global insights, and future-ready thinking, the book explores policing across law, politics, technology, human rights, internal security, community trust, accountability, and mental health. It proposes a clear roadmap for transforming Indian policing by 2035–2040 through legislative overhaul, ethical doctrine, citizen-centric legitimacy, and a balanced integration of technology and human judgment.

Written with analytical depth and moral clarity, Policing the Republic 2.0 is both a critique and a blueprint—essential reading for policymakers, police leaders, legal professionals, scholars, and citizens who believe that the strength of a republic is ultimately measured by how power is exercised on the street.