Overview

• A bench led by Chief Justice B. R. Gavai on September 8 questioned the use of an acting police chief and directed the UPSC and the State to move expeditiously on a regular appointment.
• Tamil Nadu informed the court it has already sent a shortlist of candidates for Director General of Police to the UPSC.
• The court declined the petitioner’s request to set a one‑month deadline but said the State should proceed promptly once the UPSC issues its panel.
• The challenge centers on G. Venkatraman’s August 31 designation as in‑charge DGP following the retirement of Shankar Jiwal.
• Representing Tamil Nadu, Mukul Rohatgi said the process was delayed by a CAT case over panel inclusion, adding that the officer’s challenge has since been rejected.