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5 August 2026

Supreme Court challenge against CAPF Act

The topic involves a legal challenge to the service conditions and leadership structure of CAPFs, directly touching upon civil service reforms, the role of IPS officers, and the operational autonomy of security forces.

2 min read Day 6 of 7 2 questions 2 prelims

Notes

  • The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Union Home Ministry and the Department of Personnel and Training regarding a challenge to the Central Armed Police Force (General Administration) Act, 2026.
  • The Act mandates that 50% of Inspector-General (IG) posts, at least 67% of Additional Director-General (ADG) posts, and 100% of Special Director-General and Director-General posts in CAPFs be filled by IPS officers on deputation.
  • Petitioners challenge Sections 3 and 4 of the Act as ultra vires the Constitution of India.
  • Section 3 regulates recruitment and service conditions, specifying deputation quotas for IPS officers, while Section 4 empowers the Union government to amend the Act's Schedules via notification.
  • Petitioners seek implementation of the Supreme Court's May 23, 2025, judgment in the Sanjay Prakash vs. Union of India case.
  • The core demand is for Higher Administrative Grade posts in CAPFs to be filled by eligible executive cadre officers of the respective forces rather than exclusively through deputation.

Part of a longer story

This is day 6 of 7 in Protests and administrative actions regarding the CAPF (General Administration) Act, 2026, which has been running since 25 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the constitutional and administrative implications of filling senior leadership positions in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) exclusively through deputation from the Indian Police Service (IPS). 150 words
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  2. The balance between executive control and the career aspirations of internal cadre officers is a recurring challenge in Indian security governance. In light of recent legislative developments regarding CAPF administration, critically examine the need for a cadre-based leadership structure versus the necessity of inter-service deputation for maintaining national security standards. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Under the Central Armed Police Force (General Administration) Act, 2026, what percentage of Inspector-General (IG) posts are reserved for IPS officers on deputation?

  2. Which section of the CAPF Act, 2026, grants the Union government the power to amend the First and Second Schedules of the Act through a notification?

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