Kerala HC slams State govt over promotion of DGP S. Sreejith
The Kerala High Court has criticized the state government for promoting DGP S. Sreejith while an inquiry into alleged illegal appointments in the police force remains pending. The court has directed the state to approve the inquiry by August 10 to avoid further judicial reprimand.
Why it matters
This case highlights judicial oversight of administrative appointments and the potential for political interference in law enforcement promotions.
The Kerala High Court has orally criticised the State government for promoting Director General of Police (DGP) S. Sreejith before deciding on the demand for an inquiry into the appointment of two bodybuilders as Sub-Inspectors in the armed police forces.
Justice A. Badharudeen remarked that one of the officers suspected in the alleged illegal appointment was promoted in haste without the mandatory Vigilance clearance while the matter was pending before the court. The court observed that if the promotion violated any rules or procedures, it could be challenged by the aggrieved as per law.
Previously, the court had directed the Home Secretary to approve an inquiry by the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) into the complaint made by the petitioner, K.M. Shajahan, a lawyer. In this regard, the court was informed that the Home Secretary needed two more weeks to comply with its order.
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