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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.

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