What happened: Supreme Court issues notices on CAPF Act, 2026 petitions
The Supreme Court issued notices to the Union Home Ministry and the Department of Personnel and Training while hearing petitions filed by serving Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) officers. The petitions challenge the constitutional validity of the Central Armed Police Force (General Administration) Act, 2026.
Petitioner named: CRPF Assistant Commandant Bibhor Kumar Singh
Challenge in court: Sections 3 and 4 are sought to be struck down
The petitioners seek a declaration that Sections 3 and 4 of the Central Armed Police Force (General Administration) Act, 2026 are ultra vires the Constitution. “Ultra vires” means the petitioners allege the provisions exceed constitutional limits or violate constitutional guarantees.
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