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Punjab High Court Orders State to Appoint Regular DGP, Requests Affidavit
✍️ Babushahi.com
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 03:36 PM
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The Punjab & Haryana High Court has directed the Punjab government to appoint a regular Director General of Police and has asked the Chief Secretary to submit an affidavit confirming compliance.
The Punjab & Haryana High Court, sitting in Chandigarh, issued an order today directing the Punjab government to appoint a regular Director General of Police (DGP). The court’s directive follows a prolonged delay in filling the post, which has been a subject of public concern.
In addition to the appointment order, the court has asked the Chief Secretary of Punjab to submit a compliance affidavit. The affidavit is intended to confirm that the government has taken the necessary steps to fill the position and to provide details of the appointment process.
The DGP is the highest-ranking police officer in the state and is responsible for overseeing all policing activities, ensuring law and order, and coordinating with other security agencies. The appointment of a regular DGP is seen as crucial for maintaining stability and effective governance in Punjab.
The court’s decision underscores the judiciary’s role in ensuring that executive actions align with statutory requirements and public expectations. The Punjab government is expected to comply with the order within a stipulated timeframe, as failure to do so could result in further legal action.
In addition to the appointment order, the court has asked the Chief Secretary of Punjab to submit a compliance affidavit. The affidavit is intended to confirm that the government has taken the necessary steps to fill the position and to provide details of the appointment process.
The DGP is the highest-ranking police officer in the state and is responsible for overseeing all policing activities, ensuring law and order, and coordinating with other security agencies. The appointment of a regular DGP is seen as crucial for maintaining stability and effective governance in Punjab.
The court’s decision underscores the judiciary’s role in ensuring that executive actions align with statutory requirements and public expectations. The Punjab government is expected to comply with the order within a stipulated timeframe, as failure to do so could result in further legal action.