Parliament Approves Unified Framework for CAPF Personnel

• A bill to create a unified legal framework for Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) personnel received Parliament's approval.
• The new framework replaces separate service-rule regimes for the five central forces.
• The bill was passed by the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday and approved by the Lok Sabha by a voice vote.
• Opposition members called for the bill to be referred to a joint committee for scrutiny and stakeholder consultations.
• The Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill follows a Supreme Court directive on IPS officers' deputation in CAPFs.