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SC to Hear Odisha DGP Appointment Case
✍️ The Meghalayan Express
🗓 11 Aug 2026, 03:38 PM
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The Supreme Court will hear a PIL alleging breach of guidelines in the Odisha DGP appointment process. The case pertains to the appointment of the Director General of Police in Odisha.
The Supreme Court has decided to hear a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that alleges a breach of guidelines in the appointment process of the Director General of Police (DGP) in Odisha. The PIL claims that the appointment process did not follow the established guidelines, leading to an unfair selection. The Supreme Court's decision to hear the case is significant, as it may have implications for the appointment process of top police officials in the state. The case is likely to be closely watched by legal experts and those interested in police administration.