Madhya Pradesh Requires Govt Approval Before Filing FIR Against Police Officers

The Madhya Pradesh Police Headquarters has issued a new guideline that changes how criminal complaints against gazetted police officers are handled. Under the new rule, an FIR cannot be filed directly against a police officer for matters related to their official duties. Instead, any criminal proceeding must first receive approval from the state government. The directive aims to provide a clearer framework for accountability and oversight of police conduct.