Appointment Delays Have Impacted Senior Officers’ Careers: Supreme Court Slams Acting DGP Culture

Today, On 5th February, The Supreme Court criticised States for appointing acting police chiefs instead of sending timely DGP recommendations to the UPSC. It said delays harmed senior officers’ careers and asked the UPSC to approach the Court when States stall appointments.

Supreme Court to Hear on August 18: Pleas Against Jharkhand DGP Anurag Gupta’s Appointment

The Supreme Court will hear multiple petitions challenging Jharkhand DGP Anurag Gupta’s appointment for alleged violation of SC guidelines. Opposition leader Babulal Marandi and others have questioned the legality of the move.