Archive · 16 Jun 2025
Jharkhand HC Issues Order on Appointment of State's Police Chief
The Jharkhand High Court is looking into how the state chose its top police officer, the DGP.
The opposition party is saying the rules used to pick this officer are wrong because they don't involve the usual people who give advice on the best candidates.
The current DGP, who had a history of issues, was first given temporary charge and later reappointed, which the opposition party says is against the rules.
Jharkhand High Court directed responses regarding the appointment of the DGP.
Babulal Marandi, the Leader of the Opposition, challenged the appointment of the current DGP.
The petition alleges the new rules nullify the role of the UPSC in recommending candidates.
The previous DGP, Anurag Gupta, was given additional charge in July 2024 and was reappointed in February 2025.
The opposition party claims the reappointment is unconstitutional and meant to shield illegal activities.
- Who
- The Jharkhand High Court, Union and State governments, DGP Anurag Gupta, and Babulal Marandi are involved.
- What
- The Jharkhand High Court is reviewing the appointment of the state's DGP.
- When
- The High Court issued the order on Monday, June 16th.
- Where
- Jharkhand
- Why
- To address legal challenges to the appointment process of the DGP.
Opposition's View
Government's View
Legality of Appointment
Opposition's View
The current DGP's appointment is unconstitutional.
Government's View
The government likely believes the appointment is valid.
Intent of the Appointment
Opposition's View
The appointment is intended to shield illegal activities.
Government's View
The government likely disagrees with this claim.
UPSC Role
Opposition's View
The rules nullify the role of UPSC.
Government's View
The government likely believes the new rules are appropriate.
- Case Subject
- DGP Appointment
- Court Involved
- Jharkhand High Court
- Petitioner
- Babulal Marandi
- DGP in question
- Anurag Gupta
- Previous DGP
- Ajay Kumar Singh
- Original Appointment Date
- July 2024 (additional charge)
- Reappointment date
- February 3, 2025
