Supreme Court seeks detailed affidavit on IPS officer postings to paramilitary forces

The Supreme Court has directed the Union Home Secretary to file a detailed affidavit regarding the posting of IPS officers to Central Armed Police Forces, continuing its judicial scrutiny of implementation following a significant 2025 judgment on the matter.

According to the Home Ministry's submission, 46 IPS officers have been brought on deputation to CAPFs up to the Senior Administrative Grade level since the court's pronouncement. The apex court has signaled its intention to monitor compliance with the judgment through periodic reviews of such postings.

The court's action reflects ongoing concerns about the deployment of Indian Police Service personnel to paramilitary organizations and the implications for police administration at the state level. The detailed affidavit requirement suggests the Supreme Court intends to examine the criteria, selection process, and justification for each posting to ensure adherence to the 2025 judgment's framework.

This development underscores the judiciary's continued engagement with executive decision-making on personnel matters, particularly concerning the deployment of senior police officers to forces under the Union Home Ministry's purview. The affidavit will provide the court with comprehensive data to assess whether the government's actions align with the court's earlier directions on the subject.