Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Centre to resolve gallantry award issue by August 7
A former police officer named Vivek Singh Chouhan shot and killed two dacoits during an operation in 2003.
He was recommended for the President's Gallantry Award, which is a very high honor.
However, the government has not given him the award yet.
The Supreme Court has been asking the government to give him the award, but the government has been slow.
The Supreme Court has given the government until August 7 to decide.
The officer has been waiting for justice for 23 years, and the government has promised to come up with a solution by the deadline.
The Centre has been asked to resolve the issue of conferring the President's Gallantry Award on Vivek Singh Chouhan by August 7.
The officer was recommended for the award after killing two dacoits during an operation in 2003.
The Supreme Court has expressed displeasure over the Centre's non-compliance with the High Court's order.
The officer has been waiting for justice for 23 years, and the government has promised to come up with a solution by the deadline.
The President's Gallantry Award is one of the highest honors for bravery in the line of duty.
- Who
- Vivek Singh Chouhan, a former police officer, and the Indian government
- What
- The conferring of the President's Gallantry Award
- When
- The incident occurred in 2003, and the current hearing is scheduled for August 7
- Where
- The case is being heard in the Supreme Court of India
- Why
- The officer was recommended for the award after killing two dacoits during an operation, but the award has not been conferred despite multiple court orders.
Government's Delay
Officer's Pursuit of Justice
Delay in Compliance
Government's Delay
The Centre has been slow in complying with the court's orders, leading to multiple hearings and delays.
Officer's Pursuit of Justice
The officer has been waiting for justice for 23 years, and the delay is causing frustration.
Award Distinction
Government's Delay
The Centre initially offered a lower Gallantry Medal instead of the higher President's Gallantry Medal.
Officer's Pursuit of Justice
The officer deserves the higher distinction for his bravery and the court has upheld this view.
- Officer's Name
- Vivek Singh Chouhan
- Year of Incident
- 2003
- Court's Deadline
- August 7
- Award Ceremony Date
- August 14-15
- High Court's Direction
- December 9, 2024
