Supreme Court seeks review of State DGP appointment rules against 2006 Prakash Singh judgment
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SC prima facie finds Jharkhand DGP appointment rules contrary to earlier ruling
In a recent legal development, the Supreme Court has highlighted potential issues with the DGP appointment regulations in Jharkhand, suggesting they may contravene earlier court decisions. As a result, DGP Tadasha Mishra's position is under review, prompting the state government to consider amending its selection process. Future court sessions will be crucial in evaluating the legitimacy of these 2025 regulations.
Supreme Court Questions Jharkhand Rule Allowing DGP Appointment Despite Less Than 6 Months’ Service
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Supreme Court on Thursday questioned the legality of a Jharkhand rule that permits an officer with less than six months of service remaining before superannuation to be considered for appointment as DGP, observing that the provision prima facie runs contrary to its directions in the Prakash Singh case. India News | Supreme Court Questions Jharkhand Rule Allowing DGP Appointment Despite Le…
Supreme Court seeks review of State DGP appointment rules against 2006 Prakash Singh judgment
The 2006 judgment referred to by a Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant had laid down guidelines for transparent appointment process and a minimum tenure of two years
The Supreme Court has raised serious questions about the rules governing the appointment of the Director General of Police (DGP) in Jharkhand. The court stated that the rule, which allows an officer with less than six months of service to be appointed as DGP, appears prima facie to be in direct conflict with the law established in the Supreme Court's Prakash Singh decision. The court granted the Jharkhand government one week to reconsider this p…
Supreme Court says Jharkhand rule permitting appointment of DGP despite less than six months’ residual service prima facie appears to be “directly in conflict” with the law laid down in Prakash Singh, Court issues notice to incumbent DGP Tadasha Mishra
By Our Correspondent NEW DELHI:Supreme Court said on Thursday that Jharkhand rule permitting appointment of DGP despite less than six months’ residual service prima facie appears to be “directly in conflict” with the law laid down in Prakash Singh. Apex Court issues notice to incumbent DGP Tadasha Mishra, noting that striking down the rule could have consequences for her appointment. SC gives Jharkhand a week to revisit the rule or defend it, a…
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