Odisha DGP Appointment Faces Supreme Court Scrutiny; Hearing Set for Today

Supreme Court has taken up a petition challenging the appointment of Odisha's new Director General of Police (DGP). The petition was filed in the High Court and has now been escalated to the apex court.

The hearing is scheduled for today, with the court expected to examine the legality of the appointment process and the criteria used by the state government.

The DGP's appointment has sparked debate over procedural propriety and selection standards, prompting scrutiny from legal experts and civil society.

The outcome of the hearing will decide whether the appointment remains valid or if the state must revisit the selection process.