CAPF Act
Coverage of CAPF Act in the Nexus archive.
- Supreme Court issues notice to government on pleas against CAPF Act
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the government on pleas challenging the CAPF Act. The lead petitioner is CRPF Assistant Commandant Bibhor Kumar Singh, who was awarded the Shaurya Chakra and lost both legs during an anti-Maoist operation in Bihar in 2022.
- Over 3,000 serving CAPF officers move Supreme Court against CAPF Act
Over 3,000 serving CAPF officers, including gallantry awardees and women officers, have petitioned the Supreme Court challenging the CAPF Act. The new law complicates promotions for CAPF cadre officers to leadership positions and facilitates more IPS officers being on deputation in senior roles.
- Ex-CAPF officials demand withdrawal of transfers, suspension of officers whose families protested CAPF Act
Retired CAPF officials are demanding the withdrawal of transfers and the suspension of officers whose families protested the CAPF Act. They claim to be followed and filmed at their homes and emphasize their legal right to protest.