The Telangana High Court has rejected a petition challenging the appointment of B. Shivadhar Reddy as the Director General of Police in Telangana. The court has instructed the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to finalize the DGP appointment process within four weeks. Social activist T. Dhangopal Rao filed the petition, arguing that Reddy’s appointment goes against Supreme Court guidelines.
The state government has been directed to submit a counter-affidavit by February 5 regarding the DGP appointment process. The petition sought to halt Reddy’s appointment and appoint a regular DGP in adherence to the regulations. Reddy was appointed as the DGP following the retirement of Jitender in September last year.
Advocate General A. Sudershan Reddy informed the court that the state government had been submitting proposals since April 2025. However, the UPSC raised concerns about the eligibility of the proposed officers. The UPSC advised the state to seek clarification from the Supreme Court as the proposed panel did not align with the court’s directives in the Prakash Singh case.
