Kerala HC gives state four weeks to name SPCA chief investigator

The Kerala High Court has directed the state government to complete the appointment of a chief investigator for the State Police Complaints Authority (SPCA) within four weeks. The court passed the order after the state informed it that a three-member search and selection committee had been constituted to oversee the recruitment process. The timeline set by the court provides the state administration with a clear deadline to conclude the selection procedure and formalize the appointment. The SPCA, which examines complaints against police officers, has been operating without a permanent chief investigator, prompting the court intervention. The state's home department is tasked with ensuring the selection committee completes its evaluation and recommends a suitable candidate within the stipulated period. The appointment is expected to strengthen the authority's capacity to handle pending grievances and streamline its investigative functions.