State News
Himachal HC refuses to recall order for removal of DGP Kundu
By IndianMandarins- 10 Jan 2024
997Shimla (10.01.2024): The Himachal Pradesh High Court on Wednesday refused to recall its order for the removal of Sanjay Kundu (IPS: 1989: HP) from the post of Himachal Pradesh DGP. The High Court order for Kundu’s removal had last week been stayed by the Supreme Court till the decision on his recall application. On December 26, 2023 the High Court had ordered the State government to move the DGP and Superintendent of Police (SP), Kangra, to other posts to ensure fair investigation into a businessman’s allegations of alleged threats to him and his family. On the basis of the reports submitted by Superintendent of Police of Shimla, the High Court in its December 26 order recorded that the DGP had been in touch with the business partner of the complainant. Kundu then moved the Supreme Court which on January 3 granted an interim stay on the High Court order and said that the December 26 order should not be given effect to until the High Court decides the recall application.
Readers' Choice
Sansruti Ki Sarjana by Alok Srivastava to be exhibited at Bharat Bhawan
IPS Kamya Mishra's resignation accepted
A petition filed in SC to appoint permanent DGP in Tripura
IAS officer Sujata too takes VRS: The powerful couple concludes journey in service
IAS Association calls out prejudice against Chief Secretary Sarada Muraleedharan
Himachal HC refuses to recall order for removal of DGP Kundu
By IndianMandarins - 2024-01-10 16:31:00
Shimla (10.01.2024): The Himachal Pradesh High Court on Wednesday refused to recall its order for the removal of Sanjay Kundu (IPS: 1989: HP) from the post of Himachal Pradesh DGP. The High Court order for Kundu’s removal had last week been stayed by the Supreme Court till the decision on his recall application.
On December 26, 2023 the High Court had ordered the State government to move the DGP and Superintendent of Police (SP), Kangra, to other posts to ensure fair investigation into a businessman’s allegations of alleged threats to him and his family.
On the basis of the reports submitted by Superintendent of Police of Shimla, the High Court in its December 26 order recorded that the DGP had been in touch with the business partner of the complainant. Kundu then moved the Supreme Court which on January 3 granted an interim stay on the High Court order and said that the December 26 order should not be given effect to until the High Court decides the recall application.
