In Brief
This case involved Supreme Court supervision of police recruitment across multiple states to address chronic delays and large numbers of vacancies. The petitioner sought timely filling of police posts. The Court approved specific recruitment roadmaps and timelines for Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, directing state officials to adhere strictly to them. For other states like West Bengal, Bihar, and Jharkhand, proceedings were deferred. The Court held senior officials personally responsible for compliance and breaches of timelines. This judgment demonstrates the Court's willingness to exercise interlocutory jurisdiction to supervise critical public functions like recruitment when states fail to act expeditiously.">
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