Centre challenges Jharkhand DGP appointment in Supreme Court

The Centre has filed an appeal in the Supreme Court challenging the validity of Jharkhand Director General of Police Tadasha Mishra's appointment, contending that the state government's newly framed 2025 regulations governing the selection process for the top police post contravene binding judicial directives.

According to the petition, the regulations adopted by the Jharkhand government deviate from frameworks previously mandated by the apex court in earlier judgments concerning police chief appointments across India. The Centre argues these prior rulings established clear procedural standards that all states must adhere to when selecting senior police leadership.

The matter has triggered a constitutional controversy regarding the authority of state governments to formulate their own selection criteria for senior law enforcement positions. The Centre's intervention suggests concerns about inconsistency in how different states approach police appointments and potential conflicts with national guidelines.

The Supreme Court will examine whether Jharkhand's 2025 regulations align with or deviate from its established jurisprudence on police administration. The outcome could have implications for how other states conduct similar appointments and the scope of state autonomy in police matters.