Court Directs Deputy Police Commissioner to File Personal Affidavit for Exercising Extraordinary Power in Dismissing Head Constable: Allahabad High Court
In a significant ruling, the Allahabad High Court addressed the unlawful dismissal of a Head Constable, Amit Kumar @ Amit Kumar Malik, under Rule 8(2)(b) of the U.P. Police Officers of Subordinate Rank (Punishment and Appeal) Rules, 1991. The petitioner was dismissed by the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Headquarters, Gautam Buddh Nagar through an order dated 07.08.2024. However, the court found that the officer had exceeded his jurisdiction by not…
