The Supreme Court overturned the Himachal Pradesh High Court’s decision to remove Sanjay Kundu as DGP, emphasizing the lack of opportunity for him to defend himself. The apex court highlighted the serious implications of such a transfer, reinforcing the importance of adhering to principles of natural justice for high-ranking officials.
Sanjay Kundu, an IPS officer, has taken his legal battle to the Indian Supreme Court after a ruling by the Himachal Pradesh High Court ordered his removal as Director-General of Police. The controversy centers around allegations of Kundu’s improper intervention in a civil dispute, with the case posing critical questions about police authority and judicial independence in India.