SC prima facie finds Jharkhand DGP appointment rules contrary to earlier ruling
First reported 7 Oct, 06:32 UTCUpdated 48m ago6 sources
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AI-generatedThe Supreme Court has agreed to hear a petition from the central government challenging the appointment of Tadasha Mishra as Jharkhand DGP, with the Centre arguing the move violates apex court directions.
How the Left framed it
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How the Center framed it
Center outlets report that Solicitor General Tushar Mehta mentioned the application before a bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant.
How the Right framed it
Right-leaning outlets state that the appointment has been challenged due to its conflict with procedures set in the Supreme Court's 2006 Prakash Singh judgment.
What everyone reports
- The Supreme Court agreed to hear the Centre's application regarding the appointment.
- The appointment of Tadasha Mishra as Jharkhand DGP is the subject of the legal challenge.
- The Centre filed a petition questioning the appointment.
Where coverage differs
- The reasons for the challenge: The Economic Times reports the Centre cites breaches of guidelines set in the Prakash Singh judgment, while The Times of India states the appointment conflicts with procedures set in the SC's 2006 Prakash Singh judgement.
Written by AI from the headlines and excerpts of 5 outlets (Z.ai) on 7 Oct, 22:45 UTC. It can make mistakes — read the original reporting below. How briefings work
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How outlets on each side framed it
A Bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana was urged by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta that the contempt plea be also listed for hearing
The central government has filed a petition in the Supreme Court questioning the recent appointment of Tadasha Mishra as DGP of Jharkhand, citing breaches of guidelines set in the Prakash Singh judgment. The petition also challenges the validity of the 2025 regulation under which the appointment was made, and raises…
Supreme Court has agreed to hear the application from the Centre regarding Tadasha Mishra's appointment as Jharkhand DGP. The appointment has been challenged due to its conflict with procedures set in the SC's 2006 Prakash Singh judgement. Moreover, the Centre claimed that prior DGP appointments in Jharkhand were also…
Full coverage
6 outlets — tap a headline to read it at the source
- SC to hear Centre’s contempt plea against appointment of Jharkhand DGP (opens Hindustan Times in a new tab)
- Centre Challenges Appointment Of Jharkhand Police Chief In Supreme Court (opens NDTV in a new tab)
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta mentioned the application before a bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana, which agreed to hear and list the Centre's application.
- Jharkhand DGP appointment violates apex court directions: Centre in Supreme Court (opens The Economic Times in a new tab)
The central government has filed a petition in the Supreme Court questioning the recent appointment of Tadasha Mishra as DGP of Jharkhand, citing breaches of guidelines set in the Prakash Singh judgment. The petition also challenges the validity of the 2025 regulation under which the appointment was made, and raises…
- SC to hear Centre’s plea against Jharkhand DGP appointments (opens The Hindu in a new tab)
A Bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana was urged by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta that the contempt plea be also listed for hearing
- Centre cites Supreme Court order, seeks to void Jharkhand DGP appointment (opens The Times of India in a new tab)
Supreme Court has agreed to hear the application from the Centre regarding Tadasha Mishra's appointment as Jharkhand DGP. The appointment has been challenged due to its conflict with procedures set in the SC's 2006 Prakash Singh judgement. Moreover, the Centre claimed that prior DGP appointments in Jharkhand were also…
- SC flags Jharkhand DGP rules, seeks Tadasha Mishra's reply (opens India Today in a new tab)
SC flags Jharkhand DGP rules seeks Tadasha Mishras reply
