In Brief
In this writ petition challenging inadequate police recruitment in West Bengal, the Supreme Court intervened to mandate strict timelines for filling over 25,000 vacancies in Constable and Sub-Inspector cadres. The Court directed recruitment of 4,357 Constables by end-2017 and 8,000 annually thereafter, with all vacant positions to be filled by 2020. Personal accountability was imposed on senior police and administrative officials for adherence to timelines. Promotional appointments were authorized as feasible. For Bihar's deficient submission, the case was remitted for reconsideration, and other States' cases were adjourned for further hearing."
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