Top Court Holds Jharkhand DGP Accountable in Pay Equivalency Case

The Jharkhand High Court criticized Director General of Police Anil Palta for not appearing in a contempt petition hearing regarding equal pay for home guards. The case, initially ruled in favor of the guards in 2017, has seen delays in implementation, prompting the current legal proceedings.

The Jharkhand High Court has reprimanded Director General of Police (Home Guards) Anil Palta for his failure to attend a contempt petition hearing. The court has ordered that he appear before it on January 8.

The petition, filed by Ajay Prasad of the Jharkhand Home Guards Welfare Association, demands equal pay for home guards, similar to police constables. Despite the High Court's 2017 ruling in favor of equal pay, the government has yet to implement the decision.

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court ruling, which led to the current contempt proceedings as compliance remains pending. The court stressed the importance of adhering to judicial orders after Palta's absence was noted seriously.

(With inputs from agencies.)