Supreme Court of India · 2014-03-31
Ram Niranjan Roy vs State Of Bihar & Ors
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2014 SC (CRIMINAL) 1116
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Ram Niranjan Roy
- Respondent
- State Of Bihar & Ors
- Bench
- Madan B. Lokur, Ranjana Prakash Desai
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the issue of police officer transfers in Bihar, emphasizing the duty of the State under Articles 19 and 20 of the Constitution to ensure a safe environment. The Court upheld the High Court's directive for the Director General of Police to compile a list of officers who have served at their stations for over four years, mandating their transfer to promote accountability and efficiency. The judgment reinforced the principle that arbitrary postings violate established guidelines and fundamental rights, thereby affirming the High Court's orders.