Why is it in the news?
The Supreme Court observed States continuing with “acting” DGPs.
Violates Prakash Singh judgment (2006).
Category: Polity
Important Points:
● Prakash Singh judgment mandates insulated DGP appointments
● Selection from three senior-most officers empanelled by UPSC
● Minimum fixed tenure of two years
● States must send proposals to UPSC 3 months before retirement
● Police is State subject under 7th Schedule
● Section 3, Police Act 1861: superintendence rests with State Government
● Dual authority at district level: DM and SP
● Acting DGP concept discouraged by Supreme Court