Vigilance probe not needed into DGP S. Sreejith’s foreign trip, ACS submits before Kerala High Court
The Kerala Home department informed the High Court that no vigilance probe is required against DGP S. Sreejith regarding his foreign trip. The court subsequently closed the matter after the Additional Chief Secretary confirmed compliance with procedural requirements.
Why it matters
This case highlights judicial oversight of administrative conduct and the internal accountability mechanisms within the Indian police force.
The Keralam Home department has informed the Kerala High Court that a Vigilance probe was not needed against S. Sreejith, Director General of Police (DGP), in connection with his foreign trip for the inauguration of a private firm in his official attire.
The Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) (Home and Vigilance) Minhaj Alam made the submission before the High Court on Thursday (August 20, 206), in the wake of a directive by a Bench of Justice A. Badharudeen that he had to appear in person in the court over the alleged non-compliance with its earlier directions in a complaint seeking a Vigilance probe against Mr. Sreejith.
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