Overview
- UPSC told the court that Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Manipur and Mizoram did not send names for DGP empanelment, prompting notices on why contempt should not follow.
- The court called a proposal for a collegium of the chief minister, opposition leader and a minister to pick DGPs unworkable, stating a central authority is required and UPSC serves that function.
- The bench clarified that states with a valid statute on DGP appointments must apply it, while others must follow the Prakash Singh directions requiring selection from a UPSC panel.
- The contempt case against Tamil Nadu was closed after it forwarded eligible officers to UPSC, with the empanelment committee slated to meet on March 20, 2026.
- Contempt proceedings against Bihar, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana were also closed after proposals were sent, while the court sought further responses from other states and indicated it will examine the validity of state laws in a later hearing.