PRAKASH SINGH vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court clarified its earlier directions under Article 142 of the Constitution regarding the selection and tenure of the Director General of Police (DGP). The Court emphasized that the DGP must be selected from the three senior-most officers empanelled by the Union Public Service Commission and must have a minimum tenure of two years. The Court noted that various State Police Acts have not fully complied with its earlier judgment in Prakash Singh & Ors. vs. Union of India, leading to challenges against these provisions. The application for clarification was granted to ensure adherence to the established principles.