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Amicus in Supreme Court questions empanelment procedure for Odisha DGP appointment
The amicus curiae in the Supreme Court has challenged the Odisha government's attempt to shortlist a junior-ranking officer for the position of Director General of Police (DGP), arguing it violates the directives on police appointments laid down in the Prakash Singh v. Union of India case.
Explanation in simple terms
- What:
- A legal advisor questioned the process used by the state government to select its police chief.
- Who:
- An amicus curiae acting as a neutral advisor, the Odisha government, and the Supreme Court of India.
- When:
- Reported on 7 Sep 2026.
- Where:
- Supreme Court, Delhi, and Odisha.
- Why:
- The advisor claims picking a lower-ranking officer breaks court-mandated rules for appointing a state police head.
- What it means:
- The court is reviewing if the appointment process followed previous rules set to ensure fair leadership.
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