Supreme Court orders explanation for deputing 46 IPS officers to CAPFs after 2025 judgment
The Supreme Court is monitoring the implementation of its 2025 judgment regarding the deputation of Indian Police Service (IPS) officers to Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). The Court sought an explanation from the Union Government regarding the deputation of 46 IPS officers after the judgment was passed.
Petitioners: Mahendra Singh Deo & Ors.; Respondents: Govind Mohan & Ors. (Union of India); Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Atul S. Chandurkar.
- Directed the Secretary to the Ministry of Home Affairs to explain the procedure followed and reasons for deputing 46 IPS officers to CAPFs after the 23.05.2025 judgment.
- Ordered the filing of the explanation affidavit within two weeks from 02-09-2026.
- Continued monitoring of the implementation of the judgment dated 23.05.2025.
- Listed the matter for the next hearing on 22.09.2026 at 2.00 pm.
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| Official title | Supreme Court Seeks Explanation From Union For Deputing IPS Officers In CAPFs Despite 2025 Judgment |
| Source body | Supreme Court of India — orders & judgments |
| Reference number | — |
| Status | closed (order) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |