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Supreme Court to Hear PIL on Odisha DGP Appointment Process
✍️ hindustantimes.com
🗓 11 Aug 2026, 05:33 PM
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The Supreme Court will hear a public interest litigation that claims the Odisha police chief appointment process breached established guidelines.
The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for a PIL that challenges the appointment of the Director General of Police (DGP) in Odisha, alleging that the process violated statutory guidelines.
The petition, filed by concerned citizens and organizations, argues that the selection procedure did not adhere to the norms set by the government and the police service regulations.
The court will examine the evidence and decide whether the appointment was made in accordance with the law, and whether any corrective action is required.
The petition, filed by concerned citizens and organizations, argues that the selection procedure did not adhere to the norms set by the government and the police service regulations.
The court will examine the evidence and decide whether the appointment was made in accordance with the law, and whether any corrective action is required.