Over 3,000 CAPF officers challenge new Act in Supreme Court over promotion concerns
More than 3,000 Group A officers from Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), including gallantry awardees and women officers, have moved the Supreme Court to challenge the Central Armed Police Force (General Administration) Act, 2026. They argue the Act makes it harder for CAPF cadre officers to be promoted to leadership positions by reserving a high percentage of senior posts for IPS officers on deputation. The petitioners seek to declare Sections 3 and 4 of the Act as "ultra vires" and demand implementation of a May 2025 Supreme Court ruling that favored CAPF cadre promotions.
Key Points
- Over 3,000 CAPF Group A officers have challenged the CAPF (General Administration) Act, 2026, in the Supreme Court.
- The Act is criticized for reserving a high percentage of leadership posts for IPS officers on deputation.
- Petitioners argue this hinders promotion opportunities for CAPF cadre officers.
- They seek to declare Sections 3 and 4 of the Act as "ultra vires" (beyond powers).
- The plea also demands implementation of a May 2025 Supreme Court ruling that supported CAPF cadre promotions.
Exam Facts
- Law challenged: Central Armed Police Force (General Administration) Act, 2026.
- Number of officers: over 3,000.
- CAPF posts reserved for IPS officers: 50% of IG, 67% of ADG, all SDGs and DGs.
- Supreme Court ruling cited: May 23, 2025, in Sanjay Prakash v. Union of India.
- CAPFs include: CRPF, BSF, ITBP, SSB, CISF.
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