The Centre has informed the Supreme Court that it has taken a conscious policy decision that the presence of Indian Police Service (IPS) officers in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) is essential for their effective functioning.
Officials stated that Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan conveyed this in an affidavit filed in response to a directive issued by the apex court on September 2. The court had asked for an explanation regarding the reasons for the deputation of IPS officers to the five CAPFs, despite its May 2025 order directing a gradual reduction in such appointments.
Ministry of Home Affairs informs the Supreme Court
The Ministry of Home Affairs had previously informed the court that a total of 46 IPS officers had been brought on deputation to these forces since the court’s ruling last year.
The court’s directive came during the hearing of a contempt petition filed by several CAPF cadre officers, who claimed that the CAPF (General Administration) Act 2026 would continue to restrict their career progression because the Ministry was failing to implement the court’s 2025 judgment.
