Archive · 24 Jul 2025
SC to Hear Plea Challenging Jharkhand DGP Appointment
The Supreme Court will soon decide if the current top police officer (DGP) in Jharkhand was chosen correctly.
Someone is saying the rules weren't followed when he was picked.
The court will listen to arguments next week, on July 30 or 31.
Even though there are questions about his appointment, the DGP is still working.
The central government did not agree to let him stay in the job longer than he was supposed to.
Supreme Court to hear plea challenging Jharkhand DGP appointment.
The plea claims due process was not followed in the appointment.
Hearing scheduled for next week, July 30 or 31.
Incumbent DGP Anurag Gupta has continued in position despite challenges.
The Centre rejected the state government's proposal to extend Gupta's tenure.
- Who
- The Supreme Court will hear the plea; the plea challenges the appointment of Jharkhand DGP Anurag Gupta.
- What
- A plea challenging the appointment of Jharkhand DGP will be heard.
- When
- Next week, July 30 or 31.
- Where
- Supreme Court.
- Why
- The plea claims due process was not followed in the appointment.
Challengers' Stance
Potential Government/DGP Stance
Appointment Validity
Challengers' Stance
Due process was not followed in the appointment.
Potential Government/DGP Stance
Unknown (State Government/DGP position)
- Case
- Plea Challenging Jharkhand DGP Appointment
- Court
- Supreme Court
- Hearing Date
- Next week, July 30 or 31
- Incumbent
- Anurag Gupta, Jharkhand DGP
- Allegation
- Due process not followed
- Previous Plea
- Contempt plea filed in top court against his “ad hoc” appointment