Only When Ordinary Law Enforcement Machinery Fails by Sachin Waze is a bold and deeply engaging examination of India’s criminal justice and policing system from the perspective of a practitioner who has worked within it. Drawing from his extensive experience in law enforcement, Waze presents a rare insider’s account of how the extraordinary mechanisms of policing, intelligence, and counterterrorism emerge only when conventional systems fail to deliver justice or maintain order.

This book goes beyond mere storytelling — it is a critical reflection on law, power, accountability, and reform. Through real-life examples, case analyses, and personal narratives, the author explores how institutions function under pressure, how decisions are made in crisis situations, and how the line between enforcement and overreach can blur.

🔍 Key Features:

• ⚖️ Deep Insight into Law Enforcement:
  Offers a practitioner’s understanding of the Indian police and investigative system, highlighting the challenges, limitations, and structural inefficiencies that lead to failures in the rule of law.

• 📜 Real Case-Based Narratives:
  Discusses high-profile investigations, organized crime control operations, and terrorism cases that shaped modern policing in India.

• 🚨 Ethical & Legal Dilemmas:
  Examines the tension between justice and due process, and how officers navigate moral, procedural, and political pressures during critical missions.

• 💡 Policy Reflection:
  Proposes measures to strengthen accountability, improve investigation quality, and reduce dependence on “extraordinary” powers.

• 🧩 Intersection of Law & Security:
  Explores how special laws like UAPA, POTA, and MCOCA were invoked in extraordinary circumstances and the lessons learned from their application.

• 🕵️ Behind-the-Scenes Perspective:
  Provides first-hand insight into interrogation methods, intelligence coordination, and courtroom challenges, revealing the complex machinery behind maintaining national security.

💬 Thematic Focus:

• When and why “special measures” in policing are invoked

• The fragility of criminal justice institutions under political or public pressure

• Judicial scrutiny of police powers and the role of oversight bodies

• The ethics of investigation and confession in high-stakes cases

• The evolving role of technology and surveillance in policing

• Balancing public safety with human rights

🎯 Recommended For:

• Law Enforcement Officers & Investigators

• Lawyers & Criminal Law Practitioners

• Students of Criminology, Law & Public Administration

• Policy Makers & Governance Experts

• Readers interested in Police Reform, Crime, and Justice Studies

⭐ Why This Book Matters:

Sachin Waze’s Only When Ordinary Law Enforcement Machinery Fails is not just a reflection on his personal journey — it is a mirror to India’s law enforcement system, urging reforms that prioritize fairness, efficiency, and human dignity.

With its candid tone, real-world examples, and reform-oriented vision, the book stands as a powerful call for introspection and institutional accountability in India’s pursuit of justice.