Government defends CAPF Act, says IPS deputation essential and not a court override
The Centre argues that the 2026 Central Armed Police Forces Act does not contravene the Supreme Court’s 2025 ruling and that IPS officers must continue to be deputed to senior CAPF posts.
A joint affidavit submitted by the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Department of Personnel and Training and the CRPF asserts that the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Act, 2026, which was notified on October 8, does not seek to nullify the Supreme Court’s May 2025 decision directing a phased reduction of IPS deputation to the five CAPFs. The Centre emphasizes that IPS officers bring essential experience in state administration, counter-insurgency and border security, and that the law’s deputation quotas were formulated after study.
It refutes claims that IPS officers dominate senior ranks, citing specific numbers of DIG and IG posts held by IPS personnel. The affidavit also confirms that a cadre-review exercise mandated by the court is in progress, and notes upcoming peaceful protests by retired CAPF personnel at Jantar Mantar.
Why it matters
The dispute affects promotion prospects for CAPF officers and the structure of India’s internal security leadership.
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