Supreme Court of India · 2014-03-31
RAM NIRANJAN ROY vs STATE OF BIHAR .
- Citation / case number
- SC 2004/14081
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- RAM NIRANJAN ROY
- Respondent
- STATE OF BIHAR .
- Author
- RANJANA PRAKASH DESAI
- Bench
- MADAN B. LOKUR RANJANA PRAKASH DESAI
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the public interest petition regarding law and order issues in Bihar, emphasizing the State's duty to ensure a safe environment under Articles 19 and 20 of the Constitution. The Court upheld the High Court's directive for the Director General of Police to compile a list of officers who have remained in their positions for over four years, mandating their transfer to promote accountability and prevent stagnation. The Court affirmed the necessity of adhering to established transfer policies to uphold the integrity of the police service.