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Madhya Pradesh HC Rejects Centre's Plea, Upholds 120-Day Deadline for IPS Cadre Review
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 08 Oct 2026, 03:15 PM
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The Madhya Pradesh High Court dismissed the central government's petition challenging the delay in IPS cadre review and confirmed the court's order that both centre and state must complete the pending review within 120 days.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Tuesday rejected a petition filed by the Union government that sought relief from a court‑ordered deadline concerning the review of Indian Police Service (IPS) cadre postings. The bench upheld the earlier order of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) that mandated the completion of the pending cadre review within 120 days.
The court noted that the delay in processing the additional cadre review had persisted despite earlier notices, and therefore the deadline remained enforceable. Both the central and state authorities were directed to expedite the review process to meet the stipulated timeline.
Legal experts said the judgment reinforces judicial oversight over administrative delays in critical services. The decision is expected to prompt the concerned ministries to prioritize the pending IPS postings to avoid further contempt proceedings.
The high court also warned that any non‑compliance could attract contempt of court proceedings, underscoring the seriousness of the order. The Union and Madhya Pradesh governments have yet to comment publicly on the ruling.
The court noted that the delay in processing the additional cadre review had persisted despite earlier notices, and therefore the deadline remained enforceable. Both the central and state authorities were directed to expedite the review process to meet the stipulated timeline.
Legal experts said the judgment reinforces judicial oversight over administrative delays in critical services. The decision is expected to prompt the concerned ministries to prioritize the pending IPS postings to avoid further contempt proceedings.
The high court also warned that any non‑compliance could attract contempt of court proceedings, underscoring the seriousness of the order. The Union and Madhya Pradesh governments have yet to comment publicly on the ruling.