Kerala HC slams State govt over promotion of DGP S. Sreejith
Court criticises govt for the move before deciding on demand for an inquiry into appointment of two bodybuilders as Sub-Inspectors
The Kerala High Court has voiced its disapproval of the State government's decision to promote Director General of Police (DGP) S. Sreejith without fully addressing the issues surrounding the appointment of two bodybuilders as Sub-Inspectors in the armed police forces. Justice A. Badharudeen highlighted that one of the officers involved in the alleged illegal appointment was promoted without the necessary Vigilance clearance and that the matter was still pending before the court.
The court emphasized that if the promotion violated any rules or procedures, it could be challenged by the aggrieved party as per the law. The High Court had previously directed the Home Secretary to approve an inquiry by the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) into the complaint filed by K.M. Shajahan, a lawyer. The court found the request for an extension of time to be "tactical" and directed the State to consider sanction for approving the inquiry by August 10 to prevent any further criticism.
The complaint revolves around the appointment of bodybuilding champions Chitharesh Natesan and Shinu Chovva, who won a silver medal in the World Bodybuilding Championship.
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