Supreme Court stays adverse Allahbad High Court order against senior IAS officer
The Supreme Court of India has stayed an Allahabad High Court order that contained adverse remarks against senior IAS officer Sanjay Prasad. The High Court had previously questioned the officer's suitability for future assignments following a habeas corpus case.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing judicial oversight of administrative officials and the tension between state bureaucracy and the judiciary in India.
The Supreme Court on Thursday (June 11, 2026) stayed an Allahabad High Court order containing adverse remarks against senior IAS officer Sanjay Prasad, Additional Chief Secretary to the Uttar Pradesh government, and directing the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) to examine his suitability for future assignments by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.
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