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Supreme Court Scrutinises Jharkhand DGP Appointment Rule, Seeks Amicus Review of Similar State Laws
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🗓 08 Oct 2026, 03:17 PM
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The Supreme Court has questioned the legality of Jharkhand's rule for appointing its Director General of Police and has asked an amicus curiae to assess whether comparable rules in other states comply with the law.
The apex court intervened after a petition challenged the procedure adopted by the Jharkhand government to appoint its Director General of Police. The bench expressed doubts about whether the rule aligns with constitutional and statutory provisions governing police appointments.
In response, the court directed the appointment of an amicus curiae to conduct a comparative analysis of similar appointment mechanisms used by other Indian states. The amicus will examine the legal soundness of those rules and submit findings to the court.
The move underscores the judiciary's role in ensuring that state-level police recruitment processes adhere to uniform legal standards, potentially affecting how several states structure their senior police appointments.
The hearing is ongoing, and the Supreme Court is expected to issue further directions based on the amicus report.
In response, the court directed the appointment of an amicus curiae to conduct a comparative analysis of similar appointment mechanisms used by other Indian states. The amicus will examine the legal soundness of those rules and submit findings to the court.
The move underscores the judiciary's role in ensuring that state-level police recruitment processes adhere to uniform legal standards, potentially affecting how several states structure their senior police appointments.
The hearing is ongoing, and the Supreme Court is expected to issue further directions based on the amicus report.