The Government of India has filed a review petition against a Supreme Court ruling to “progressively reduce” the deputation of Indian Police Service (IPS) officers in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), the Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday (August 12, 2025).
Responding to a question by Deepender Hooda (Congress) whether the Supreme Court, in its May 23, 2025 judgment ruled in favour of granting Organized Group A Services (OGAS) status to CAPFs and if so, concrete steps had been taken to implement this order, Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said, “The Government of India has filed a petition seeking review of the judgment which is presently sub-judice and is pending adjudication before the Supreme Court.”
