The Supreme Court ordered Uttar Pradesh to pay Rs 6 lakh to a man jailed six years as an undertrial in an Agra kidnapping and murder case, saying UP Police did not carry out even a rudimentary investigation.
Six months of residual service is the line the Prakash Singh directions draw for a police chief’s appointment. The Supreme Court has said the Jharkhand DGP Appointment Rule, which allows an appointment despite less than six months of service left, prima facie falls on the wrong side of it. New Delhi: Hearing an application by […]
The Centre has moved the Supreme Court alleging that Jharkhand acted in complete defiance of the Prakash Singh directions on DGP appointments, and has sought early listing of its application. New Delhi: The Union of India has moved the Supreme Court against the State of Jharkhand in the Prakash Singh police reforms matter, alleging that […]
Today, On 1st April, The Tripura government informed the Supreme Court that it is complying with the 2006 apex court ruling on police reforms. It stated that the process for appointing a regular Director General of Police (DGP) began on March 7. The update was provided in response to concerns over adherence to established guidelines. This move aims to ensure transparency and efficiency in police leadership appointments.
The Punjab government asked all law officers to resign as it plans to restructure the Advocate General’s office. There are talks that some law officers from Delhi may get posts in Punjab after AAP’s loss there. But the Advocate General said the officers were only on a one-year contract. This step is part of a bigger administrative change.
Today, On 31st December, Punjab’s Advocate General informed the Supreme Court that leader Dallewal would accept medical aid only when the Centre invites farmers for talks. This statement came in response to ongoing issues concerning the farmer protests. The court had previously asked for updates on the matter. Dallewal’s condition remains a point of contention amidst the protests.