Archive · 25 Dec 2025
Court Orders UPSC to Expedite DGP Appointment Process
A man named T Dhangopal Rao went to court because he thinks the government didn't follow the rules when they appointed a new top police officer, B Shivadhar Reddy.
The court told the government to send a list of possible police officers to a group called the UPSC to choose from, following the rules set by the Supreme Court.
The court also said the government needs to explain why they appointed Reddy temporarily.
Everyone has to respond by January 20, 2026.
The court will then decide if the appointment was done correctly.
The High Court issued notices to the State government and Central authorities challenging the appointment of B Shivadhar Reddy as DGP.
Justice Pulla Karthik directed the government to send a panel of IPS officers to the UPSC for DGP selection, complying with the Supreme Court's judgment in Prakash Singh Vs Union of India.
The court adjourned the case to January 20, 2026, for further hearing and filing of affidavits.
The petitioner, T Dhangopal Rao, argued that the appointment is temporary and not in line with the Supreme Court's directive for a permanent DGP.
The UPSC sought clarifications from the government regarding an officer's inclusion in the empanelment list, causing a delay in the process.
- Who
- T Dhangopal Rao (petitioner), State government, UPSC, B Shivadhar Reddy (appointee)
- What
- High Court issues notice challenging the appointment of B Shivadhar Reddy as DGP and directs UPSC to expedite the empanelment process
- When
- Next hearing scheduled for January 20, 2026
- Where
- Hyderabad, India
- Why
- To ensure compliance with the Supreme Court's directive for a permanent DGP appointment and to address the petitioner's concerns about the appointment process
Petitioner's View
Government's View
Appointment Process
Petitioner's View
The appointment of B Shivadhar Reddy as DGP is temporary and does not comply with the Supreme Court's directive for a permanent appointment.
Government's View
The government has followed the necessary procedures and sought clarifications from the UPSC to ensure compliance with the Supreme Court's guidelines.
- Petitioner
- T Dhangopal Rao
- Respondents
- State government, Union Home Ministry, UPSC, B Shivadhar Reddy
- Next Hearing Date
- January 20, 2026
- UPSC Document Date
- April 25, 2025
- Government Response Date
- June 18, 2025
- Supreme Court Judgment
- Prakash Singh Vs Union of India
