In 2006, SC had passed a judgment saying state DGP should be appointed by state govts and UPSC. But since then, states have been trying to avoid involving the UPSC.
Wednesday's application comes day after Mamata govt nominated an acting DGP for the state, amid tussle between Bengal and UPSC over the selection of new top cop.
The top court has sought a status report within a week from Jharkhand's Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police on the investigation, into the incident.
Election Commission appoints P Nirajnayan as West Bengal DGP with immediate effect, directs state chief secretary that Virendra not be given any post that relates to poll conduct.
Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan said action will be taken against those who hold responsible position, but indulge in illegal activities and take law into their hands.
Governor Dhankhar called state 'home to illegal bomb making’ and summoned the DGP, but Mamata says the demand is ‘unlawful, unwarranted and unconstitutional’.
Gupteshwar Pandey had taken premature retirement to contest the 2009 Lok Sabha polls, but was later denied the opportunity as his VRS application was not accepted.
The petitioner said he is aggrieved by the violation of the top court's order with regards to appointment of MV Rao as acting DGP by JMM-led govt 'to satisfy their political interest'.
Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.
New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.
A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.
Hey Apoorva , correct me if I am wrong but as far I know UPSC comes under DoPT which indirectly comes under the PMO but in the article it’s written that it comes under Home Ministry .Please respond for ascertaining the correctness of it .Your response will be highly appreciated.
Hey Apoorva , correct me if I am wrong but as far I know UPSC comes under DoPT which indirectly comes under the PMO but in the article it’s written that it comes under Home Ministry .Please respond for ascertaining the correctness of it .Your response will be highly appreciated.