The Supreme Court, in the DGP appointments case, ruled that PIL can’t be permitted to settle scores between competing officers, reinforcing its true purpose in public interest.
The Supreme Court directed six states to respond within six weeks regarding non-compliance in DGP appointments, including Andhra Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Allegations of violations include preferential appointments undermining seniority and politicization of police leadership. The UPSC must prepare appointment panels and report status by March 2025.
